Savannah, GA - the trip continues...

Preface to blog...
I've been meaning to continue the story of my trip to SC & GA for some time. I've been having some technical difficulties with my good old mac. Tech difficulties = hard drive crashed. I'm back...and hopefully will find some time to pick up where I left off!

And now back to our regularly scheduled posting...
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After Atlanta, GA mom & I headed to Savannah, GA for a few days. Besides the actual Country Living Fair I was most excited about Savannah!

After our trip to Ballard Designs, we started our drive to Savannah. By this point we had driven from Charleston to Stone Mountain and Stone Mountain to Atlanta. We had NO idea there would be so many Waffle Houses. I believe there are more Waffle Houses in the South than McDonalds it seems.

Once we reached about the Atlanta airport Mom proposed a little wager...if there were 25 Waffle Houses from that point to our hotel in Savannah - then she would win $1.00. If there were 15 - I would win. (or whoever was closest). Turns out I won - there were 10!!

After we checked in at our hotel we set out on foot to explore Savannah and get something to eat. We had lunch at this yummy little restaurant called Kayak Kafe. It's a little place. Looks similar to a little sandwich shop and looks to share their space with a day spa. Mom had the Fried Chicken Tacos and I had a salad and sandwich. The salad was so good. I'm not sure if it was just my hunger or what - but I definitely recommend checking that place out if you're ever in the area!

Mom and her tacos at Kayak Kafe in Savannah GA

After lunch we headed down to River Street - which is an old street just along the Savannah River. Most of the buildings down there were very, very old. Originally this area was an industrial area that focused on the trade of Cotton. (Apparently Savannah used to be one of the biggest Cotton trade ports). Now days the area is full of restaurants, hotels, and shops.

Fountain in front of the Cotton Exchange

These steps were super steep and very narrow. You had to go down sideways. I felt horrible for the older couple ahead of my mom. They had the hardest time going down these stairs to get to River Street.

The streets were cobblestone and were a little hard for me to get around with my "new knee" - but it was beautiful. There were large boats coming in to port, old sailboats, and old tour ferry boats.

The Peacemaker

We did a little shopping while in Savannah that day. Two of my favorite shops were Savannah Bee Company and Nourish. We actually were able to do a honey tasting at Savannah Bee. They have great products and superb honey. Mom and I got some bath bombs for ourselves at Nourish.

Later that evening we had dessert at Lulu's Chocolate Bar.

The next day we started our day bright and early. We had a lot to accomplish in our last full day in Savannah.

Battlefield Park: This park commemorates the second bloodiest battle of the Revolutionary War. England occupied Savannah, GA. On Oct 9, 1779 2,500 British soldiers defended Savannah as about 5,500 American and French troops battled for the area. After the smoke cleared, Savannah remained in England's hands.

800 Georgia granite stones mark those who died or were wounded in battle

After Battlefield Park we headed over to Forsyth Park. Much of Forsyth Park commemorates the confederate soldiers during the Civil War.

Me in front of the fountain

My beautiful mom in front of the fountain

We headed over to lunch after visiting the two parks. We decided on some true Southern food with lots of butter...

Lady & Son's Restaurant is Paula Deen's Restaurant in Savannah, GA.

The biscuits were SO GOOD!

We also checked out her store. I got one of my aunts (who is a huge Paula fan) some butter flavored chapstick. I thought that was so funny!

After lunch we headed over to Tybee Island, GA. It's only about 20 minutes away from Savannah. It's a small, cute, laid back island town with beautiful beaches. I was able to put my feet in the cold Atlantic Ocean.

My cold, little, sausage toes on the beach.

We also visited the Tybee lighthouse. It was beautiful!

Mom & I on Tybee Island Beach

We spent much of the rest of the afternoon relaxing, exploring the beautiful squares throughout Savannah and getting ready for our trip the next day to Charleston....

For photos of our trip, click here.