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Christmases in the Low Country

Published: 15 February 2012

A shrimp boat slips out down Port Royal Sound at sun down
That magic minute when a sinking Sun sets the water alight, Port Royal Sound
Angus plays catch-up to get to the beach.
A couple fish for their lunch, Hunting Island State Park Beach
Mist rolls in off the sea at Hunting Island Park
Gregor licks the sand whipped up by the wind off his nose.
Angus gets a shower to wash the sand and salt from his coat.
Sun up over the Beaufort River
The Sun begins to burn the mist off the Woods Memorial Bridge in Beaufort.
Morning mist lingers amongst the moored yachts on Beaufort River
The Woods Memorial Bridge in Beaufort swings open hourly for the river traffic.
Three in a row as the mist clears.
A shopping arcade in Beaufort
Deeper into that Arcadde
Angus and Gregor enjoying the sights in old Beaufort
The Federal Courthouse in Beaufort
Vizslas cross in a lagoon on the beach
Angus investigates a smell midst the jetsam
Her and the dogs with the beach and sky to themselves.
Greg puts up the flock of terns.
Angus and Gregor.
Why would you need a toy deer when there are real ones aplenty?
Gregor makes himself comfortable.

We have been spending Christmases in Beaufort in South Carolina's Low Country. Here are a few images, taken during a number of trips, that tell the story. Dogs, dog walks, sea air, fishing boats, empty beaches and, most important of all, getting away for a few days awa fae the awfy dreech that can be a North Virginian winter.

Beaufort Promotional Video

This short promo video for Beaufort is worth watching. Shot in the summer, it nevertheless captures much of what we enjoy at Christmas time about the area.

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