December 23, 2012 Downtown Savannah

Spent the day touring Savannah. We first took the trolley tour and disembarked a couple of times to enjoy the sites and savor the history. I have made a conscience decision to return if only to photograph the architecture and homes. My only disappointment was that Juliet Gordon Low's home was closed and major exterior renovation was going on. At the last stop of the trolley tour was the old Savannah Rail Station and Round House.
We ended the day with reservations at "The Lady and Her Sons" Paula Deens restaurant-Oh my gosh good!

 



 

We took the trolley above but wanted to take the the one below!



This is a door between Paula Deens gift shop and restaurant--I have already forwarned Dave-I want one- he needs to get his welder tuned.

 

Check it out at: http://www.trolleytours.com/savannah/

http://ladyandsons.com/

 

Day 3 - December 22, 2012 Ft. Pulaski

After the Light House we drove on to Ft. Pulaski- a Civil war fort that was held by the confederates and taken by the Union- with not a gun fired.

This was like stepping into a civil war or an english war movie- the fort is well maintained and was built with an entire 8 foot moat around it.  Rifle slots in the wall- cannons on the lower and upper levels facing the sea.  It was amazing!

Check it out at: http://www.nps.gov/fopu/index.htm

Day 3 - December 22, 2012-Tybee Island Light Station and Museum

 

Spent the day chasing American History--Started out at the Tybee Island Light Station and Museum. Still a working light house, maintained by the US Coast Guard. Along with Fort Screven was a key surveillance point during WWI on the lookout for German Submarines and used as a maritime training center for divers used for under water bridge repair.



 

 

Check it out at: http://www.tybeelighthouse.org/lighthouse-visiting.php

Day 2- Arrival at Tybee Island

Arrived in ouur beautiful little cottage on Tybee Island around 5pm on December 21.  And no, the world did not end-- Our little place is called Island Retreat--it is so cozy!  2 blocks from the ocean, looks like I am going to get a lot of much needed walking in.  Also glad I brought my winter jacket- this storm brought in some cool weather but I really dont mind- my only computer work is this-- keeping you all informed of our vacation!

 

Check out the rentals at:
http://www.tybeevacationrentals.com/

Dinner with Don at Champy's- December 20

Best fried chicken in Tennessee- maybe anywheree--just ask CNN!
Took Don to dinner on Thursday evening-had an appetizer of tamales, served with cole slaw and soda crackers- jalapeno bits, hush puppies, Dave had huge pieces of fried chicken, baked beans and more coleslaw and I had a salad with fried chicken bites- pickles and blue cheese dressing. 
Gotta check it out!

http://champyschicken.com/locations/chattanooga-tn/

 





Vacation 2012 - December 20 Chattanoga

First stop was to visit Jeannie's grave on December 20, 2012

 



Merry Christmas from All of us to All of You!