Savannah - Photo Update

I've managed to sort through pics, cropping, fixing, and trashing those which can not be fixed. Here is a pictorial summary of our trip to sultry Savannah.

We shared an old carriage house with Palma and Brad. It was luxuriously restored and cost about the same as a hotel would have.

The carriage house was on peaceful Washington Square.

 

On Thursday evening the planning committee hosted a wine and cheese reception at their house . . . conveniently located across the courtyard from our carriage house.

Paul and I went out to dinner at the Chart House, located on the river with Sandi, Gail, Bill, John, and Buck.

Dinner was a blast . . and the food was great as well. We were so full that we walked back to the house.

The next morning we visited Forsyth Park

Afterward we enjoyed a lengthy cooking class given by by Chef Darin Sehnert, Culinary Director of the 700 Cooking School located in the Mansion on Forsyth Park. It was by far one of the best classes we have ever taken (only topped by our day with the amazing Diva in Florence)

Paul and I decided to do a walking tour of Savannah after the class.

Savannah is lovely!

We were exhausted by this point so we took a power nap before heading to the Gingerbread House for the evening reception.

Did I mention that it was an open bar? :-) Suffice it to say that a very grand time was had by all!

Once we returned to the house we got waylaid. Shannon, Marcia, Dave, Kim, and Chris were renting a house on Washington Square and for them the evening was still young . . .

 

We made our way back to the carriage house, taking time to partake in the Savannah law which says it is legal to wander about the historical district while drinking an alcoholic beverage - so long as it is in a plastic cup. Finally, a law I can LOVE!

Before hitting the pillow I set the alarm for 6 am . . . I had my heart set on seeing the sun rise over Tybee Island. It was cloudy the next morning at the beach but the clouds broke for a moment and the sun shone down upon us.

We sat on the beach for awhile listening to the waves and the sounds of the seashore slowly waking up.

Back in Savannah we had a bit of a power nap before heading out to do some shopping. Conscious of the fact that we will be in Italy in just over a month, I restrained myself - unusual for me.

We met up with the gang for a great lunch at Paula Deen's famous restaurant - Lady and Sons.

The weather was crap so we went back to the carriage house for more sleep. It was a deep sleep apparently, because we missed the tornado sirens that blared out as funnel clouds were spotted over the city.

No tornado touched down but our evening event was relocated from Old Fort Jackson to the Savannah History Museum for safety reasons.

We had ANOTHER open bar, great food, entertainment, a historical lesson, prizes, and so much laughter that my side hurt.

Leaving the history museum we headed out on a trolley for the Haunted Savannah tour. Paul took pictures of the Pirate House - one of the most haunted in Savannah.

As we walked back to Washington Square we made tapping noises on the windows of the house rented by Shannon and gang. Apparently we scared the crap out of them.

Our punishment?

We were forced to come in and assist them in drinking up the remaining wine. Oh no! We also told ghost stories which did NOT assist Paul in having a good night's sleep.

The next morning we packed up, loaded up the car, and headed back to the river for our last event. We had some time so we walked along the river. It was hot and HUMID!

Brunch was at Vic's On the River. It was followed by a video created by Palma and good byes. We had to leave early to make our flight back home.

We saw this spray painted on the wall of a building . . . clearly left over from a St Patrick's Day celebration.

All I can say is - we did! :-)

Comments

[Rose]

Sounds and looks like you guys had an awesome time! You are looking quite nice lately!

[angie]

It looks like so much fun. I wish I could have made it, and an open bar!

[sandrac]

Great photos, the house you rented looks fantastic. The sunrise also looks spectacular! I wish I could have been there.

[Jerry]

Thanks y'all (that's about as southern as I get!). It was a blast all around thanks to the great job done by the planning committee. We shouls have a planning committee for all trips. :-)

[Kim]

Jerry - it was great seeing y'all last weekend and thanks for the help with the wine!

[Jerry]

Kikm - it was a blast to chat a bit with you! I am always willing to assist with wine - we can't have leftovers you know! It just would NOT do.