It seems like blogging is the thing to do right now, and I wanted to start one, not only because of my senseless need to conform, but also to help Eddie and I remember the early phase of our marriage. A lot of our friends are having babies right now, but I want to remember these days before we make that life-changing decision. So to begin our blogging journey, I want to share some of our photos and stories from our vacation this summer to Savannah.
We
chose Savannah for our 4-day weekend getaway because it is within a
reasonable driving distance and neither of us had been there before. The
last time Eddie and I went on vacation by ourselves was our honeymoon,
and we didn't do a whole lot of exploring Playa Del Carmen; we were too
busy doing nothing by the pool. So for Savannah, I put on my fanny pack
and embraced the tourist persona. With my camera around my neck and the
guide books in my purse, we did what I make fun of people in Charleston
for: pulling out the map at every intersection. I was not ashamed. As
you can see, Eddie dove into the ferry schedule as soon as we arrived.
Savannah is a city that you have to see to believe. The way they planned it was phenomenal. Every two blocks, there is a park in the historic district, so we probably walked through 15 different spanish moss-draped squares during our four days there. The homes are spectacular, and there are surprises around every corner. Another cemetary, Forsyth Park, the sculptures outside the Telfair Museum, obelisks, and historic homes. The first morning we were there, we just walked around, semi-following a walking tour from one of our guidebooks, and we really got a feel for the city. And a feel for the weather. I didn't think it was possible to be that hot, and I live in Charleston.
My favorite part of the trip was our trip to Bonaventure Cemetary. Naturally, I first learned of it in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, which almost made the cemetary infamous. The influence of the book is everywhere in Savannah, but I absolutely fell in love with this place. The famous Bird Girl has been relocated to the Telfair Museum of Art, which we of course made a pilgrimage to see, but the cemetary is hauntingly beautiful. The spanish moss and old monuments made this place feel not-of-this-world. Here is a sampling of what we saw.
We
also had wonderful dinners at some amazing restaurants around the city,
including a seven-course tasting menu at Elizabeth on 37th. We started
the weekend at Garibaldi's, where we ate in a ballroom on the second
floor of the restaurant. We had lobster and shrimp with tasso ham gravy
and a fried risotto cake; it was an amazing way to start the weekend. We
also had a so-so dinner at the Olde Pink House; the food was good, but
the service was decidedly under-whelming. The Sapphire Grill, which was
Eddie's choice (I had to throw that in there), was so-so. They're trying
to make a name for themselves, but they're next door to Paula Deen's
restaurant, so I think they're having a hard time with it. Brunch at 700
Drayton was amazing too-- I got my smoked salmon with all the delicious
accompaniments. Eddie loved the cajun/creole food at Hueys, but I
thought it was a bit of a tourist trap. Eddie's response was that we were
tourists, so it was perfect for us. I responded by spreading out all of
my brochures and travel books all over the table and ordering beignets.
Savannah is one of my favorite places I've ever visted (after Disney World, of course). We had an amazing time and are looking forward to returning in January!
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