The night before the race (Friday, January 19, 2024)

A quiet moment on the VRBO veranda before we walk around town.

We checked out King Street for blocks, then headed back to the VRBO. Had to stop in the alley with Charleston's Smallest Bar, literally a hole in the wall.

Five barstools and Marshall, the friendly, knowledgeable full-time college student, part-time bartender. Dollar bills on the wall, just like at the Griffon, where we had lunch.

 I'm standing at the far end of the bar to take the photo. Small but classy, not a dive bar.