I am so glad I came down here with George, who has been to this city several times, and enjoys history. We arrived downtown Charleston early Sunday morning before most places opened up. Because of this we got prime free street parking and was able to tour around before others started hitting the streets.
It was another beautiful day sporting blue skies and sunshine. I swear I couldn’t have planned this trip any better. Honestly I did very little research to land the Airbnb, I just picked one in a city that was affordable. I didn’t research anything. Part of the fun is finding the unexpected just by wandering the streets. And that’s exactly what we did.
We walked along the main shopping street but nothing was open. Then we spotted this open air market and wandered through.
A lot of interesting trinkets and locally made items.
There were several buildings lined up and you walked from one to the next.
We headed toward the water and George showed me the historic customs house. I now somehow am in charge of verifying HS codes for the product I import for my job. Never thought that would ever be in my “to do”.
I enjoyed leisurely strolling past brick lined streets and sidewalks with palm trees. It was great not caring where we were or where we were going.
Fountain down by the pier.
Such different landscape to appreciate. The row of the palm trees along the sidewalk.
The pier was lined with copper plaques showing the history of Charleston.
Such a natural this guy 🙂 In the morning it was chilly, but by the afternoon I had my jacket around my waist.
Looking back toward the pier you can see the bridge we crossed yesterday in the background.
So nice seeing flowers in bloom.
The famous pineapple fountain.
We walked the entire length of the park.
Me being me.
Why is everything prettier by water?
As we turned the corner we saw the historic Rainbow Row. It reminded me of Miami. I didn’t expect to see such colors in Charleston.
I also noticed on this street how all the porches are facing east. I wondered why.
We enjoyed the historic markers throughout the city speaking mostly of the positive slave role models in history.
We were now down toward the very tip of Charleston and the homes were so absolutely beautiful in history and scale.
At the tip of the city is a park.
We saw a huge confederate flag flying in the distance as we approached. I was shocked to see it up still. As we got closer to the flag we could see it was on the back of a red neck’s truck and the police had arrived and were making him take it down. It gave me hope. Hope of change.
Looking up at a Civil War memorial, admiring the movement of the tree branches as if they were thoughts in his head.
Guess the park is named White Point Park.
Check out these historic homes.
I was admiring this tree and when I snapped a photo I loved how I captured the touring horse and carriage and another home in the background. These homes were built in the 1700s.
We walked quite a ways just meandering through the historic downtown.
At some points you could turn and see two or three church steeples at the same time.
If I had more time, I would’ve taken a weekday to check out this museum.
We stopped and grabbed a taco and a beer at the one place without a two hour wait. I was happy because it wasn’t crowded and we could sit outside.
Of course George had to check out the Savannah Bee Company. I swear mead is up and coming with the bee trend. I am certain he’s tapped into a new goldmine.
We headed to a restaurant for a late lunch and found a tap room right outside. Since we had to wait about 35 minutes for a table, we decided to test it out.
We ate at Butcher & Bee which of course used honey on its absolutely unique dishes.
This dish was amazing. Whipped feta which had a spicy honey set in it. To die for!
As you can imagine, after barhopping Friday to 8 different places and then going to an island on Saturday with 3 breweries following, this girl was spent! I walked for miles in Charleston, but it was the best I could do after lunch to not fall asleep.
George had some meetings set up in the morning as I worked a 1/2 day. He returned with some local recommendations of where to go.
We started off early afternoon and didn’t stop until late night. We spread our drinking out by ordering mostly flights, to taste as many local brews as possible in one day.
Getting to some of these breweries makes me question where the heck George is driving/taking me. We were winding through local neighborhoods, then down some industrial roads complete with abandoned containers, and then pulled up on a pebbled drive and voilà , fabulous!
I could’ve stayed at our first stop all day if they had food.
#1) Freehouse: Guess if you build them, they will come. (breweries and baseball fields) We got there fairly early but again by the time we were leaving people were pulling up. There is no lack of avid beer drinkers to continue feeding the craft brewery market share.
Looked like new construction with plenty of space. Their view overlooked the Ashley River.
I loved their chill vibe and festival like music they were playing.
Everything was organic.
It will be interesting to see if this trend ends. Its fun to see beer tanks in the same spot that you enjoy their fresh concoctions.
I grabbed a bag of chips to tie me over. I was soaking in the sun and absolutely loving it.
George was sporting his MadMoon tee from our recent Columbus trip. Check out the various colors of his flight choice.
I took a snap shot of Freehouse’s location to see how desolate it really was from an bird’s eye point of view.
#2) Tattooed Moose– We drove to a location, also recommended, called Park City which was in North Charleston. This community was awesome with several breweries and restaurants all within a walkable area. It’s nice that George is friendly, where I am not. Sometimes being opposites if very beneficial.
I was drawn in by the visuals of this place. We decided to sit outside and see what their menu was like. They actually specialized in duck. You just never know looking at a place, but one thing I’ve learned is some of the best food comes from places you may judge differently from the outside.
Again, not quite sure why the colorful octopus is the mural outside of a moose themed place, but its fun!
Looking in past the bar, there were several mounted game heads which if you were in Wisconsin would be surrounded by a lodge like feel. What I loved about North Charleston is they created more of a quirky fun vibe with them instead.
We sat outside again, this time in the shade and had the most unbelievable lunch! Highly recommend you check it out if you are ever down this way.
Making George pose up on the stage trying to get his head positioned between the antlers. Graffiti was encouraged everywhere and pens were readily available for you to leave your mark. (on the walls, on the tables, in the bathroom stalls)
After going into the bathrooms, George and I compared notes on what was written. I bet there could be a whole story/psychological evaluation based around just that. The women’s room had inspiring girl power notes mixed in with some God debate and how to wipe the seat once done. He told me in the men’s room he read something regarding “size doesnt matter 🙂
#3) Commonhouse Aleworks– This place was very family friendly having a big outdoor space and a stage where I am sure they host a lot of artists in the spring and summer months. For a February Friday, I was appreciating all the people that were out enjoying the weather.
Looked like new construction.
I noticed a lot of customers buying their tee shirts. I kept looking for one I liked but nobody had V necks in my size.
Their names were really clever – “the sin of man”, “salt in the air”, “tax day cpa”—I wanted to try them based on their names.
They had propane heaters ready to go, unnecessary tonight.
We split a flight.
We sat in the back to catch the last of the sun as it was starting to fade. They also had these gas fireplaces at several tables for atmosphere. I found it an odd mix with the picnic tables.
Cute fake grass and lawn chair area by the stage.
#4) The Brew Cellar- this was right next door to Commonwealth and was more like a store with a small outdoor seating area. We were able to grab a small table but eventually got swarmed by baby carriages and families- this is a big thing now, babies and beers and it can get a little annoying since I’ve been there and done that. I am not a natural baby or dog lover that ooohs and aahs over the little nuggets that make their parents glow with pride.
Metal signs representing various brewers.
They offered just a few on tap but many from around the country in cans.
I liked the energy of this poster. Complete with the Cincinnati flying pig representing. I sort of related to this poster at this point 4 beers in.
#5) Game Night- I’ve seen these board game places around the cities but I have never stopped into one before. When we arrived there was just one family playing inside, the game of “Life. They had two daughters. It was so cute to listen to them in the background.
The mom went to the restroom, and when she came back to her family, they announced that one of the daughters got married. Was hilarious. Like she missed the moment. She replied did you get a husband or a wife?
They had a beer cooler and I picked one just based on the can design. Sort of like how I pick my wine.
We played Battleship, and of course, he won.
#5) Ship’s Wheel Hard Cider- This was the main reason we came down to this area. A family run cidery that George wanted to check out. They had an outdoor event with local vendors and a solo artist playing to create quite a fun atmosphere outside.
The garage doors seems to be a must for these places allowing fresh air in and marrying the outdoors with the indoors.
A window view to where the magic begins.
Dogs have become another annoyance to me. I loved my dog, Cookie, who we recently had to put down at age 16. He was literally the best and I still cry with the memory of him and all he was to my family. But I never expected other people to have to endure his barking or step over him while trying to get to a table at a restaurant. It’s really a new breed of parents out there with these animals! I’m starting to sound like an old woman! (hmmmmm- I do have a birthday coming up)
They were sold out of some flavors which is good sign of business.
Remember these table games that were always at restaurants to entertain us? It was fun to watch how differently George and I played them. He strategized. I just jumped, not remembering one game to the next. Once we finished our flight, I had it down to 2 pegs which I was super proud of.
#6) Park Pizza- was directly across the street and only allowed one customer at a time in the store. I told George he best be ready to order when he entered, but he was not, so he got kicked back out. I loved their sign with Nicolas Cage.
Hey,they are hiring, along with every other low paying place in America.
There was a line outside and everyone told us it was worth the wait.
#7) Madra Rua Irish Pub- Being impatient, I told George I would literally eat anything and I dove into the Irish Pub next door to wait. This pub was beautifully Irish in feeling. So different than all the modern outdoor/indoor/brewery/cidery places we’d been.
We had one drink, picked up the pie and headed to back to our temporary home.
Guinness is good for you. Love that historic slogan.
The next day we headed to a beach in the morning, which I will post separately. We got our fair share of sun and needed some shade, so we hit a new location called Mount Pleasant on our way home.
I kid you not, I had no clue where, again, we were headed. Industrial with a dead end to a shipyard. But after turning around, among the containers, sure enough were a few breweries.
#8) Ghost Monkey- I liked the name and as we were debating about which one to hit on the way home, a local told us that both were in the same area. So in typical fashion, we hit them both.
You can see the containers from the map view. Amazing what a huge port area this is.
This brewery also had some really cute names to their taps like “yoga pants” and “death by mangos”. My favorite was a marshmello flavored beer.
Dead monkey skull logo catchy, but definitely not my favorite.
The solo artist was appropriate and singing some catchy tunes but still made it background like where you didnt necessarily want to sing along. I enjoyed him.
#9) Hobcaw Brewing Co- We could’ve walked but opted not to. This place was themed in what I would call Tiffany blue. They did a great job with this color from tiles, to the wooden flight holders, to tees. It made a statement.
The indoor area was pretty quiet, but outdoors was kiddie central. All couples were inside and all the families outside. I think this place must be known for bringing your children. As we left many more were strolling up.
Cute play on color.
Out in the warehouse were these random garage sale looking aka free/charity furniture collected. We sat out here and enjoyed some peace.
Our shared flight. Even the pens were blue that you wrote your order with.
On the way out I noticed this horse head which felt very Godfather-ish.
#10) Two Blokes- When we realized there was one more brewery within a 2 minute drive, we of course ended up there to end our adventure. They had a lobster food truck outside selling extremely pricey dishes. An interesting twist to take out.
As we were walking up, a man sitting outside said ” O-H” and I replied “I-O”. I was wondering where he was getting that from and then realized he saw my license plate. Ohioans are everywhere.
This place was probably my favorite of all of them. Saving the best for last. It felt cozy, but not crowded. Great attention to detail in the decor, friendly, knowledgeable bartenders, few kids and dogs and awesome beer.
I wanted so badly to purchase one of their tees since I loved their simplistic logo with the two hats and hops, but they didnt have my size.
Great social distancing and plastic shied for ordering.
I will admit being down here on vacation where no one is wearing masks is an odd experience for me. It’s as if Covid doesn’t exist here… or else no one is really paying any attention to it. Honestly, it was nice to forget about. When I looked up the stats, there were only 1,000 new cases in South Carolina which is half that of Ohio. Not sure how the two populations compare, but seemed like a small number compared to January!
Showing the brewing process in art form which I greatly appreciated.
Cute display and bar taps. Names again clever and catchy.
Even the wooden flight holder was shaped like a bowler. Loved how the table was artistically filled with stickers. George traded glassware with the owner and they gave him some free bottles to take with him. Nice having that industry connection of brewing.
“better red than dead”, “who’s your cran-daddy?”—-Small businesses that have the freedom to name and create art are priceless. I truly enjoy seeing all the varieties in companies here in South Carolina, each individually unique and local.
I selected to stay in this town because of its name and some encouragement from others that Charleston, South Carolina would be a great place to visit. Summerville is only about 20 minutes from downtown Charleston. I found a fabulous historic Airbnb and planned to stay there for 11 days.
I work remotely, so I thought this would be an excellent way to get some warmer weather in my bones, escape the routine of working from my bedroom, and get some more inspiration for my soul. My job, although remote, is not very flexible, with high demands and with China opening back up from their Lunar New Year celebration, there was a lot to be done.
On Tuesday my company announced that they sold out, and as of March 1, we were starting over working for a new corporation.
Good news- we all keep our jobs….for now. Bad news is all vacation is paid out by the old company at the end of the work week, February 25 and you have to start accruing new time after that as if starting from day one. After that being said, I put in a request to take Friday off!
I think this was such a great lesson again that nothing is stable and plans about saving up vacation time or money for the future is sometimes useless. Enjoy what you can while you can.
I am staying at the Magnolia Suites and this is my front porch. I was able to sit on it several times and even laid in the hammock and rested in the afternoon.
Love their landscaping and attention to detail at this Airbnb.
Perfectly charming.
My workspace for the week. There’s a lot of history here and even an original pharmacy.I am literally one block away from the main town square.Adorable. There’s one local coffee shop that I have been to twice now and each time it is packed!
Summerville is known to be the originators of sweet tea . They proudly sport the largest container of sweet tea in the USA, because, why not?
George, my model. Looking so chill.
I don’t like history much, but found it interesting that it is said that Summerville came back to life because a doctor prescribed it as a place that cured illnesses due to the pine trees.
On the opposite side of that sign.
I have enjoyed this little town. I’ve eaten at 5 local restaurants and enjoyed each one. Obviously Summerville gets a lot of tourism and keeps quite busy. Its such an affordable place to stay, is walkable and so dang close to so much to see in South Carolina.
After another 4 hours of driving with some added brochure gathering along the way, we mapped out another taproom to try. This stop was in Columbia, South Carolina.
I’ve never been to Columbia before but was surprised by the amount of traffic it had surrounding this city. This stop would get us one step closer to our destination of Summerville, SC. Chosen mostly for its name and southern charm.
Another mural right outside the location. Not sure what it all means with the donuts and whale but definitely original. Can appreciate the rainbow coloration of the friends quote.
It was surprisingly a little higher end for a brewery. It was established in 1995 so the crowd definitely had an older vibe to it. (I fit right in)
Was located near the University of South Carolina. We passed the stadium on our way out of town and it was surprisingly huge! Felt more like a professional stadium to me.
We took a seat up in the balcony area which made for a great people watching view. The exposed brick and pipes gave it a warm industrial vibe.
An hour and a half later, we checked into the Airbnb and decided to stretch our legs and check out the small town. It was now 9 pm- we started our road trip at 7:15 am.
The weather was surprisingly warm and was such a great retreat from where we came from where the temperature was cold to the bone at around 20 degrees.
We found a local joint and I ordered a local beer. Exhausted we didn’t make it out for more than one. But the fun began the following morning as we decided to do a brewery crawl to see what the locals of the Charleston area had going on.
February is usually a cold, dreary month in Ohio, so in November last year I randomly picked a place that would be warmer and booked an Airbnb for two weeks. George was able to take a long weekend and drive down with me which made the road trip even better.
I needed to stop for lunch and work a few hours- putting in a 1/2 day so we googled to find a spot along our route and found the most unique place. The very first meadery in Tennessee! So of course we had to take a look.
If you are ever in Knoxville or just driving through I highly recommend a pit stop here!
Pulling up, seeing the mural, I was immediately in love.
A lot of design thought went into this place. The owners also did an excellent job hiring the most amazing, friendly and knowledgeable crew.
We were the first to arrive, right as they opened at 11:30. When we left at 2:00 the place was filling up quickly with locals and others meeting for an early weekend cider.
All the tables had their name etched in. Nice touch.
I wish I would’ve taken a photo of my food. I had a cayenne mac and cheese with unique fried chicken tacos complete with pimento cheese. So good!! I soon learned that pimento cheese is not just a dip for Southerners, but rather a staple addition to any sandwich. This photo was their cute kitchen.
The attention put into details was great. This guy was made out of paper machete. Their beer taps were all custom blown glass from a local artisan.
They hold events with bands, trivia and drag queen shows.
I sat along the window soaking in the warmth and light while I worked on emails. The perfect job for me-remote work. And Gypsy was the perfect start to refueling my soul.
I was so happy to go on a hike this morning with Sarah who is a blog follower and encourager in my life’s adventures. She is an amazing woman who runs her own architect firm and is in the midst of a transition in her life.
I love being able to hike and chat with her, catch up on her life and see where her head is. Supporting each other in life, as women, is so meaningful and necessary.
We all go through our shit. Nobody gets out without scars. When I can inspire someone to be their best self, I always find that what they offer me is equally inspiring.
I found a trail nearby that I have never been to before.
Immediately I noticed a memorial to a 10 year old child. I have been personally dealing with a lot of drama with my twins lately. I can’t even begin to imagine what the loss of a child is like, and hope never to.
Immediately the ice appeared. Sarah noted how she has fallen recently and bruised her knees on ice which surrounds us in Cincinnati. As we age it become scarier in a way, oddly. The fall comes with greater repercussions.
There were a lot of benches along the route. And the trail led beside a stream. The sound of water trickling was wonderful at times.
Walking along the ice was definitely challenging. It was like trying to figure out if it was better to walk on the ice or along the side where the grass once was.
A very cool hallow tree along the way.
We made it to a bridge where there way a small cleared walkway along the right. Other parts of the trail were treacherous and we had to hold onto vines and branches just to make it up an incline.
We crossed many bridges.
Liked how the moss was growing on the rocks edges in the ravine.
Even though the sun was shining, the ice was still holding out in the cold temps.
I looked back and saw the heart in these vines.
After Krohn, this landscape’s color seemed so lifeless, Sarah decideto take a small path which was less icy and it ended up weaving in and out along the hillside. It was a fun choice! I bet this place would be beautiful to hike in the spring. Even in the depth of winter, I was hearing the water and birds along the pathways. I imagine they would be even more lively in the warmer months.
Someone please educate me on these trees that seem to strip their bark and shed their skin like snakes.
My big sister came to town and I haven’t been able to spend quality time with her for quite some time now. She is recently retired and in the midst of moving states. I briefly saw her at Christmas but I don’t think either of us got a true conversation in with each other.
But now with Covid on the decline and boosters out, it was so nice to have her feel comfortable coming down for a visit. She came complete with a suitcase full of crap’ she didn’t want that my kids eagerly embraced. It was awesome catching up and checking out a new place for lunch. I love having an excuse to try something new.
I was hoping to show her a place she hadn’t been to before, so after lunch, I took her to Krohn Conservatory. Later realizing she had been here before when my kids were probably in second grade. (they are now 22)
They had just started presenting their Spring display which was perfectly fitting to my 2022 story board I put together, which revealed the personal need to add more color in my world. Lately most of my months in Ohio are pretty faded in tone.
I enjoyed this symbol representing the protector of the environment.
I was immediately taken back by the color. I hike a lot in the fall and winter, but nothing beats the colors of spring.
Trisha was immediately captivated by the lilies and their diversity. They added such a different dimension to the landscape amidst the hydrangeas.
This flower almost looks fake it was so perfect.
This darker lily was so dramatic. I haven’t seen a flower this dark” since Thailand.
I’m ready for spring’s arrival and the blooms that show up throughout our world during that season of transition.
I admire these greenhouses where the horticulturist know how to create an amazing presentation.
We ended up in the cactus section where this new garden art piece was on display. It was inspiring to my sister who now has time and a backyard to decorate to her imagination.
We noticed the interesting re-colorization of the cactus which I can only assume came from lack of sunlight. Knowing nothing about plants, I can only base plant life on what I see when hiking- the cycle of life in plants comes and goes with the seasons.
As I was admiring these cute little pink buds, I later noticed their thorny stems. Made me wonder a lot about life and how we perceive and are often distracted by beauty.
Hungover to all hell, we managed to mustered up enough energy to take in the art museum. I purchased tickets in advance for their special exhibit. I’d heard, via social media, that they had some VanGoghs on display and Sunday was the last day to see them.
I haven’t visited the Columbus Museum of Art before, so thought this would be a perfect opportunity to check it out before we left the city.
Isn’t this the coolest sign? Love it and it even works as a street lamp.
Some sculpture on display outside. Ground still a bit frozen from the storm that came through earlier that week.
These were slices of glass hanging from the ceiling. I was able to capture this view as I was coming down the staircase.
Van Gogh, a truly recognizable genius.
Amazing texture and simplicity in his complex style.
Mixed in with Van Gogh were other artist’s work. This one I recognized instantly because I was just given a notebook with it on the cover. Was interesting in the write up, they explained how the crest of the waves looked like claws up close and gave the turbulent feel to the aggression of the sea.
I felt at home when looking at this. As if I belonged with them.
This sculpture was my favorite. I absolutely adore the crochet and metal horn /toy mix.
Up close you can even see the bunny.
George pointed out the man hanging upside down inside of this one. I didn’t notice it before. Instead I was just admiring the metal wire’s geometry. Sunny, my Cambly student from Korea, said it expressed modern society and how we are entangled inside of it.
3 dimensional modern art.
I thought this was clever how they were asking people what they thought about a piece of art. What they saw in it. The answers were so interesting to me. I imagine that is what art is all about. Showing how something so simple can mean so many different things to different people. No matter what was intended by its creator, it is truly in the eyes of the beholder.
I’ve always been a fan of collage and this artwork I could have starred at for hours. Each photo was individually held up by thin metal pins. I literally laughed out loud at the mug shot of Hugh Grant.
They had so much diversity in the art they displayed. I was strangely proud of this museum’s ability to represent all forms. This photography display was powerful covering a large wall.
And this portrait was painted by a native Columbus man. He painted another artist who mentored him and damn I think he did him proud! The details and dimension achieved are beautiful.
This sort of had a cubism feel to it in a modern way which included real cloth layers.
I took this photo from an angle in attempt to capture the dimension of the wood cut piece. It had such depth and meaning. It was expressing how children learn and are influenced from social media.
They actually had a section labeled as “queer”. I wasnt sure what to expect, but it had many art pieces from gay artists. Many representing struggles and internal fears.
George pointed out this great piece to me. It was a huge display with many different landscapes. When you look closer, you can see how the artist took a variety of postcards from different places around the globe and then finished painting what he/she envisioned would be around it. What a cool project and masterpiece.
This curvy clear glass sculpture worked absolutely perfectly in the forefront of the stark barren trees outside the window behind it.
After visiting the Otherworld venue, George wanted to visit a few local cider and mead makers to better understand the business he is in. Any alcohol tasting- I’m in!
Our first stop was up north off Cleveland Avenue behind a Somali restaurant and marketplace. It had snowed the night before and the driveways were unplowed. I began to wonder where the heck we were going, but thankful for George’s new tires!
But then we came across a cute super green themed place called Mad Moon Cidery.
An adorable local joint with a very welcoming feel.
We ordered tastings of every flavor of cider available.
Easily emptied. Quite a variety of options, each unique. I would say most were very light and nothing was too offensive. Has a female cider maker which is cool.
Afterwards, we headed south to a Columbus Meadery right off of High Street called Brothers Drake.
Was a bit difficult to find, located behind a Goodwill in a blue like shed. Inside was a well laid out bar complete with a small music venue.
There was quite a variety of flavors which we again tested out. While George chatted with the mead makers I started texting my Findlay friends to see if they could meet us out and they were immediately available and headed our way.
Cannot tell you how excited I was to have these guys for the night! Todd- I’ve known since high school and we worked together at Bill Knapps which is sadly no longer. Joe and Dennis literally lived in my small neighborhood growing up and we have way too many childhood memories together! Then David has had a locker beside mine since junior high (Bond-Bott y’know the alphabetical system) and we lived several years in NYCity together. He showed me the ropes in Manhattan and we knew where to always find the cheapest pitchers of beer! All of them hold a special place in my heart and it was great having George amongst them.
I asked them to pose in front of the “Love is Love” graffiti ! I love how this city embraces and supports this community boldly and proudly.
Our personalities displayed in our beer choices!
Todd looks the same as he always did and his laugh is so deep and memorable. I missed it!
Dennis still sporting his excellent head of hair, now slowly greying.
Anyone that knows me understands that sometimes I see something and I just jump to try it. Very little research is usually done and the experience of it is worth everything, I don’t analyze to see if its worth the monetary costs$, which is why I’m usually broke, and I don’t read reviews to see if I should go or not, unless its an Airbnb and then those reviews are important 🙂
The Otherworld was one of those times. I follow an Instagram site for things to do in Ohio and when I saw a photo of this place, I booked an Airbnb in Columbus and decided to make a road trip out of it.
I found this review on the internet to help describe this place for this blog “Otherworld is an art installation built by more than 40 artists. They filled a 32,000-square-foot facility with large-scale works, secret passages, and playgrounds that blur the line between virtual and digital. Each of Otherworld’s 47 rooms is designed to resemble a science-fiction fantasyland.”
I honestly had no idea that is what I was getting into, but that description sums it up nicely.
What fun right? Nothing but room after room of creativity.
Some rooms you walk into and its difficult to really make anything of it except being in some crazy creative’s head! Which is totally worth the trip in itself.
This room was a cobweb maze of glow in the dark cords, complete with hanging swings which were always occupied.
Sometimes walking into rooms made me feel like I was on a movie set or Avatar.
People of all ages were there. It was an indescribable experience.
When you ducked into this mouth, there was a uvula hanging down.
You could crawl into the mouths of a lot of lower tunnels and find yourself in another fantasy land when you exited.
I was fascinated by all the materials used, the textures, creative use of fabrications. Wondered what I would do if given a room to design.
Of course mirrors played a large part in the visual effects.
I enjoyed walking through these strands of loose everchanging colored lights.
A few rooms were underwater themed with constant movement and walls you could interact with some complete with sound effects.
George and I- lost in the halls of mirrors which seemed like a never-ending tunnel.
Cool to see how color effects your mood.
It was fun to just surround yourself in a new experience with no expectations or agenda.
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