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Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

Waterfront Morning

Waterfront Park is always a special place, but it’s really wonderful as the sun starts to rise. The famous Pineapple Fountain features that fruit as it is a symbol of welcome. Perfect for Charleston.

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  1. Susan says

    11/21/2021 at 8:45 AM

    Welcoming to guest. I also read that when you had a certain type of posh people over dinner, you always had pineapple to please the guest.

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