Even though I lived in Charleston for three years, I never once kayaked while I was there. Thus, when the Wild Dunes Resort booked us for a “Champagne and Sunset tour” as part of our romantic Southern getaway, my husband and I could not have been more excited for our adventure on Shem Creek.
We crossed the bridge from Isle of Palms into Mt. Pleasant where we met our tour operator at Nature Adventures Outfitters. I debated before getting into the kayak whether or not to bring my camera or iPhone and decided to not take the chance and brought the latter. Thus, all of the following photos were taken using the app Instagr.am.
Our paddle down historic Shem Creek began amongst shrimp boats and festive restaurants. Happy Hour was just beginning and the locals greeted us with friendly waves as we floated by.
As the sun began to set we stopped at another nearby island, one that was not protected, so that we could celebrate the end of our day with some champagne.
Is there anything more beautiful than the sun changing a myriad of colors right before your eyes while you are sipping champagne next to your loved one and the sound of the ocean provides a romantic soundtrack?
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Thank you!!!!!!!!!
Kayaking in South Carolina sounds amazing, especially with dolphins swimming by the boat.
I actually thought of you during this excursion — I knew you’d love it!
Hahaha, Lucas looks so manly, like he’s trying to macho-ify his little glass of champagne! Glad you guys had such a nice evening.
Hahahaha he’d probably kill me if he knew I put this photo up! 😉
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Thank you so very, very much!
Sounds so fun. There’s so many things I’ve never done in Boston either even though I live here. You can explore even when you don’t go away!
I agree 100%! I always so that to people, that they should always explore even if they can’t travel!!! There are adventures to be had everywhere.
I had no idea there were dolphins around South Carolina, it’s so cool that they swam next to you when you were kayaking. Love the photos as well.
Thank you so much! I knew there were dolphins in the Atlantic Ocean, but had no idea they were in the creek!!!
Champagne and Sunset tour?! That sounds like it was made for you 🙂 Wish I could’ve been there…well I wouldn’t have wanted to interrupt a magical evening but you know I always love to share a bottle of champagne with you! And your pics are awesome with the iPhone…just goes to show that it’s the eye, not the equipment that makes a great photo.
We would have LOVED for you and Seba to have joined us!!! That would have been sooo much fun and I would have let you take the professional photos! I’m quite addicted to the iPhone now, looooooving it!
Sunset, champagne and dolphins?? Sounds fabulous! I always seem to regret flat water kayaking after my arms get tired and I’m still a long way from shore – good call on making Lucas do the hard work!
It was SO fabulous, I would do it again in a heartbeat! Hahaha poor Lucas, he always gets stuck doing the hard work since I have to photograph everything. 😉
Wow, sounds amazing! The photos are beautiful, too!
It truly was and thank you sooooooo much!!!
Stunning Andi!
Thank you! 🙂
my god, Andi, these are the best photos EVER!
Awww I’m SO blushing! Love you!!!
WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
Super amazing!!!!!!!!
Eeeeek gorgeous pics!
Awww thank you!!!
I love the photos taken by instrgra.. so different and retro then normal photos.
Thank you dear!!!
I see you’re just as addicted to Instagram as me! 🙂 It sounds like you had a great time.
Totally addicted!!! I had such a great time. I shoot with both my iPhone and Canon now. 🙂
Now this is an adventure activity I could really get into.
Haha, me too! My husband is actually thinking of taking a kayaking course in Uni now!!! Don’t think it will come with champagne though. 😉
These photos are beautiful! I would love to do this!
Thank you!!! I hope you can do it one day!
GORGEOUS pics!
THANK YOU!
Hi Andi, very very nice pictures, I love them 🙂
Ciao
Thank you sooo much! 🙂
Interesting pics!!!
Thanks!
Your pics and adventures just keep getting better and better!
Yay! That’s what I hope for!!!
Oh my gosh, I never read this post! I so want to go kayaking, did you enjoy it, or get nervous? Looked just beautiful! Hugs, Terra
I enjoyed it SO much! I’m a water person, so no nerves for me!!! You’ll have to try it sometime. 🙂
GORGEOUS PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I want to do this now!!!!!!!!!!
You absolutely should!
STUNNING PICS!!!!!!
THANK YOU!!!!!!
Hands down, one of the best blog posts I’ve ever read!
Wow what an incredible and awesome compliment thank you!
I heart your photos!
And I heart you! 🙂
Such great pics!
Thank you my friend!
The thing I love with regards to your blog site is you constantly write about the most amazing things!
Awww thank you so very, very much!
Fine post!
Thanks!!!
AMAZING!!!!!!
Yep, soooooo amazing!
A powerful share!!!
It was magical!
I have to get an iPhone now, you are so inspiring!
I hope you get one!!!
This is a great post. Have an awesome day!
Thanks and you too!
Love your blog!
Thanks so much Nelson!
Andi, I know you took these pics with your iPhone but you really are an incredible photographer. These are really beautiful shots.
Awww thank you so so so much, best compliment ever!!!