Savannah, Georgia

After our retreat, Heather and I spent a day and a half at Savannah, Georgia. We stayed at the Westin Resort on Hutchinson Island (between Savannah and South Carolina) and rode a ferry across the river to Savannah for each excursion.

(1) Savannah riverside, taken from our hotel room. On Saturday evening, Heather and I enjoyed a private balcony dining experience on the second floor of a riverside restaurant. With tasty bacon-wrapped, blackened shrimp, chips and salsa, and plenty of time, we watched sundry boats and diverse people pass by below.

(2) Paula Deen's Restaurant--The Lady & Sons. We arrived Saturday morning at 9.15 to take our place in line for tickets to Paula Deen's restaurant. This is how the line was when we arrived, which we were told was a 2 hour wait from our spot a block away. Needless to say, we did not eat there. But we did enjoy the store next door. Hmmm...

(3) Forsythe Park. Savannah was founded and designed by James Ogelthorpe. His intention to place parks throughout the city has made Savannah a fascinating visit today. Each park is named after a dignitary and houses a monument to another individual or group. Every block or two in the historic district a park offers rest and memory to the weary, curious walker. However, Heather and I found walking through downtown unlike any city we've been in. It just didn't feel like we were in a city. Forsythe Park is the largest park and the farthest from the riverside.