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That's the one, Hugo. We did go out to dinner the night we arrived, and just stared, horrified, out the window of the restaurant at the trees, stoplights, etc., being blown horizontal by the winds. As I recall, Charleston didn't sustain a direct hit, but I am grateful we got out unscathed! Unfortunately, I've never had another opportunity to visit. My roommate was really disappointed that we had to leave the next morning, as she was all geared up to tour a plantation. Oh yes, the now-defunct Eastern Airlines lost her luggage on our return trip. All in all, we should have stayed in St. Louis.

Hey - you girls should be very glad that you escaped Hugo. It NAILED Charleston with 135+mph winds, 20' plus high tide water, and mass destruction - read 7billion dollars damage.

The city tour guy was constantly referencing Hugo, especially when we were around the shoreline of the city.

It was a bitch, and I'm glad that you and your friend got buns north before it hit.

You and runningguy should go down and check it out - it's lovely!