The enormous live oak trees that so often contain incredible veils of Spanish moss are protected, here in South Carolina. If one is in the way of your potential structure, tough luck. You'd better be planning to make way for its trunk, right through your new living room.
They are simply gorgeous.
They are simply gorgeous.
At one time, there were four plantations on these grounds. It's freaky to stand where slaves once lived brutally difficult lives. It is such a dark part of our history; I shudder. But on the other hand, it's necessary to remember, so that we never return to those shameful roots. And speaking of roots of a more tangible nature…
Throughout the gorgeous landscape, bronze sculptures abound. Honestly, if only they could speak…
We walked through the zoo where many native creatures abound and some injured species live out lives that would otherwise have been thwarted. The trails lead to the most amazing aviary. Feeding birds splash in water as some fly about scaring humans from above. Others are statuesque in their stillness. Alfred Hitchcock would be pleased.
Brookgreen's admission tickets are good for a week. It would take about that long to see everything it has to offer, especially during summer months when there is a pontoon ride through the fields.
A highlight. We shall return.
