Exploring Daniel Island and Charleston

This post in Swedish can be found here.

Here’s a quick recap of our first week. Gustaf went straight to work on Monday, slightly jet-lagged but excited for his first day. The kids and I continued exploring Daniel Island, spirits high and ready for adventure.

Though the weather is warm, our first dip in the unheated pool at Home2 Suites seems a bit far off. However, dipping our feet in the water was quite refreshing!

The kids are sitting next to the pool at Home2 Suites, Daniel Island, Charleston, South Carolina.
The kids cooling their feet in the pool at Home2 Suites on Daniel Island.

The nature and wildlife in tropical South Carolina are vastly different from what we’re used to in Sweden. As mentioned in our previous post about our first weekend here on Daniel Island and our sighting of a cardinal bird, the local fauna is completely different. Creatures that we would only see in zoos back home are part of everyday life here.

One of these many animals is the turtle. While we wished we could capture a close-up photo to show you all potential expats, and friends and family back in Sweden, turtles here are unfortunately quite shy. There’s also a rumor that they carry rabies, so it might be wise to keep a distance, but they are so adorable!

Turtles sunbathing at a pond on Daniel Island, South Carolina.
Turtles sunbathing in downtown Daniel Island.
A lizard at the playground on Daniel Island, South Carolina.
Curious lizards are abundant here. This one spotted at a playground on Daniel Island.
Walking down the streets on Daniel Island, South Carolina.
A stroll through the picturesque streets of Daniel Island
Pineapple statue in Charleston, South Carolina.
Olle, our fantastic family photographer, capturing one of many pineapples in Charleston.

A highlight worth mentioning is the deluxe pancake we shared in Charleston at the Bodega restaurant. Poor Gustaf missed out on this heavenly treat.

Pancake all inclusive served at the restaurant Bodega in Charleston, South Carolina.
Pancake with all the toppings at Bodega in Charleston.

The weather here in South Carolina is usually amazing, but even the sun has its off days. On a rainy day this week, we decided to search for family activities and ended up visiting the Charleston Children’s Museum. It was a fantastic experience for the kids, with interactive exhibits and fun activities.

Playing and discovering experiments at Charleston Children's Museum.
The kids engaging in experiments at the Charleston Children’s Museum..
Child steering the ship at Charleston Children's Museum.
Ralf steering the ship in the right direction.

We also made a trip to Tanger Outlet in North Charleston to ensure the boys’ wardrobes are up to date.

Children playing in the fire truck shopping cart at Tanger Outlets, North Charleston.
The fireman brothers at Tanger Outlets.

That’s a brief summary of our week. Don’t worry back home, we’re enjoying every moment! 🙂

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