polka dot suitcase

For two weeks, I was compulsively checking the weather. Initially, when I planned this trip, I thought we’d be fine. After all, in normal years the very end of February/beginning of March in Charleston, South Carolina is mild. It would be the perfect way to kiss winter goodbye and kick off our 2010 travel season.

Wrong. As we hitched up the camper that morning, Mister Steel stopped in his tracks, staring. “It’s snowing!” he shouted. No way.

Uh, way. From Raleigh down through Fayetteville, it snowed. Granted, it wasn’t a whomping like the Northeast has gotten this year, but this is North Carolina and any snow is newsworthy.

But we made it safely to Charleston, and although our visit was a bit chilly, we had a fabulous time. Never been to Charleston? Or you’re a frequent flyer and want to revisit memories? Stick around this week. We’ll be recapping the trip. And you’ll also get some activities and projects you can do with your own kids — either to plan for a trip of your own to The Holy City, or even adapt for other destinations.

For now, check out this summary video of what happens when Polka Dot Suitcase travels to Charleston:

Here’s a sneak peek on what we’re working on for you:

• Shrimp and grits recipe (I know — I paled at the thought myself. Was I wrong. Boy, was I ever!)
• Quick-and-simple DIY kite
• How to make a vacation video you’ll want to watch over and over
• Sibling sanity savers in the car
• Patriotic activity to do with your kids

So y’all come on back to visit this week! We’re going to have some Southern fun!