I LOVE this town!

All of my kids would love Savannah, GA.  Ness and Eric, and Carissa and Austin for the pub crawls and ghost walks, Michael for the wealthy lawyer's offices in historical mansions, Emily for all the arts, cool architecture and bohemian lifestyle down here, and Ellen because there's a photo op everywhere you turn- besides, Ellen just loves to travel like her momma!  This place is beautiful, and was so worth the trip.  To get to Savannah, you have to leave the ICW and travel 8 miles up the Savannah River, and we were definitely traveling upstream!  We could have walked the eight miles just as fast.  Though the knot meter said we were traveling at 6.2 knots, with the current against us it was more like four miles an hour...a comfortable walking pace at a 15 minute mile :)  I'd rather be in a sailboat, truth be told.


The pilot boats and tug boats as we neared the city centre.
The Savannah River is BUSY with commercial traffic!



As soon as we tied up
to the dock, we were
greeted by toothless Gail,
who kindly offered me
this cross made from a
palm fond.  I gave her
five bucks in return. 
Every boat needs a
cross on board, don't
you think?  When we got
back from our walk
through town, someone
else left me a rose
 laying on the bow of our boat- nice touch. 




The view of our boat, the bridge leading into Savannah, and the container ships.



Just one of our passing neighbors, Willis was NOT pleased.



Had the BEST burgers and fries EVER at Five Guys.  If you've
never been to one, we highly recommend it.  Thanks, Carissa,
for the gift card- these hit the spot!





Our boat was docked right by the WWII memorial for all
of those who lost their lives from Chatam County.



Historic River Street, lined with pubs and eateries.  You
could picture drunken sailors spilling onto the cobblestone
 street trying to make their way back to their boats!
My Cap'n was sober, thank-you :)



The golden dome of City Hall.



Savannah was founded by British General James
Oglethorpe in 1733. He used a grid-like model in
planning the city, with 22 of the 24 original
town squares having been preserved.  Strolling
through the squares was gorgeous.



With the help of Native American leader
Tomochichi, Oglethorpe created a city in
the heart of Georgia wilderness.



Scottish Rite Temple (for Paps!)



Savannah is all things historical and spanish moss-covered trees.



Carriage tours, gas lamps,

historical homes, and

beautiful town squares to

simply sit a spell- the

essence of Savannah, GA.



The fountain at Forsyth Park, made famous in the movie,
Forrest Gump.  I wanted to sit on the park bench and say,
"My momma always said life is like a box of chocolates."
Sadly, the bench has been removed and placed in a museum!



Me and my best travel buddy!





Just one of at least a dozen

beautiful churches in the

the town squares.  This is the

Cathedral of John the Baptiste,

a Catholic Church.  We also

saw the church where John

Wesley was the first rector.

And I saved the best for last....we are docked at the Hyatt Regency, Savannah!  I am living the lap of luxury here.  For $2.50/ft. (that's $85/night) we get full use of the ammenities, swimming pool, fitness center, hot showers (yes!) plus they through in free WiFi and a $35.00 for two breakfast buffet, just because.  I told you I LOVE this town :)))

PS. Don't worry if you don't see a blog for a few days...we'll be sailing through the Georgia marshlands and anchoring out.  I'll get you caught up the next time I'm wired to the world.