Back to Savannah, Pt. 4

Despite the warnings about increased criminal activity, I took my time walking home after dinner. It was a quiet night that was perfect for taking a little extra time to capture some long exposure evening shots, such as these two on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Both of these buildings are run by the Savannah College of Art and Design, aka SCAD.



These ghosts of terrazzo tile intrigue me each time I see them, giving clues as to the retailers that once occupied these shops.



Levy's Jewelers sparkles at night with their ever-changing colored spotlights.



The Marshall House Hotel:



At the SCAD Library, this fly sculpture forever hangs upside down.



The SCAD Trustees Theatre:



It didn't matter that I'd already had dessert at The Grey; I was drawn into Leopold's Ice Cream.





This time, I tried the Ginger Ice Cream, which has become a new favorite.



Back on the road home, I continued to shoot photos, despite my belly being full of Ginger Ice Cream. The Owens Thomas House:



Colonial Park Cemetery. If only they didn't lock the gate at night.



I once dreamed of this vintage building and its condos on Lafayette Square being my retirement home. Until I got a look at the units inside.



The Flannery O'Connor childhood home:



Finally, back home to the Hamilton-Turner Inn. Another great day in Savannah closes.



More Savannah photos at my main website.

Back to Savannah, Pt. 2

The Cathedral of St. John Baptist, located near Savannah's Lafayette Square, is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Georgia. It’s Gothic revival spires are often a point of geographical reference whenever I am lost!



Not much to say about the ornate interior, other than it is absolutely jaw dropping.









At night, it is even more beautiful.



More Lafayette Square in Savannah photos at my main website.

Back to Savannah, Pt. 1

Once again, I made the trek back to my very favorite Southern city, Savannah, Georgia. It had been almost a year since my last visit (how time flies as you get older), and I was excited to be back at my favorite B&B, The Hamilton-Turner Inn.

I stayed in the James Oglethorpe Suite, which afforded a beautiful view over Lafayette Square.



The recently remodeled bathroom was out of this world. Just take a gander at that tub!



The room itself was beautifully appointed and spacious:



After my red-eye flight, I had important matters to attend to, namely lunch at the nearby Firefly Cafe on Troup Square.



This is one of my favorite quiet little spots in Savannah where you can get a good meal:



while admiring the art on the walls, like this painting by James Dean called "Pete & Gracie".



It is based on a statue/gravesite in nearby Bonaventure Cemetery:



Two scoops of my favorite ice cream, Tutti Frutti at Leopold's, made me feel like I was home again.



More Savannah photos at my main website.

St. John's in Savannah

Lafayette Square in Savannah is my favorite of the 22 squares that define this historic southern city. Towering over the entrance to it is St. John's Cathedral, a French Gothic structure that began construction in 1873. Here is a view of the Cathedral from June 1940; hard to miss!



Another 1940s exterior shot:



Great to look at the little groups of people and wonder what was going on in their lives when this photo was taken.



A vintage view of the interior:



Gutted by fire in 1898, the plucky little Cathedral that could was completely rebuilt and is still impressive both inside and outside today.



This statue on the interior seemed so expressive; I had never noticed it on my previous visits.



More St. John's at my main website.

Rock 'n Savannah, Pt. 6

Once checked out of The Mansion on Forsyth Park, it was time to transfer over to my favorite hotel in Savannah, The Hamilton Turner Inn on Lafayette Square. This square happens to be one of my favorites in Savannah, as it is (for the most part) so quiet and peaceful. Unencumbered by retail, it is mainly residential.

The fountain at the heart of it is a beauty, too, as you can see in these sunset shots.





St. John's Cathedral impressively towers over the square with its French Gothic architecture:



Finally, the destination: The Hamilton Turner Inn, which tour guides often mistakenly claim was the inspiration for Disneyland's Haunted Mansion.



Despite a change of ownership since my last visit, the Inn is still the warm and friendly place that I remember.



This time I stayed in Room 101, named after Casimir Pulaski, a general in the Continental Army who saved the life of George Washington.



The room is cozy and has a private outside entrance, which makes it very convenient.



Can you believe it's already time for another meal? That's right...time for dinner. Deciding to try something new, we ventured over to the Bohemian Hotel on the river.



First up, drinks on the rooftop bar.



A great view...



and devilishly delicious drinks.



Dinner was downstairs at street level.



The "rocks" in the name of the restaurant could be seen abundantly in the decor.





Since The Bohemian is a Kessler property like The Mansion on Forsyth, a somewhat funky collection of art was on display. The waitress asked me what I saw, and I told her an owl. How about you?



The next day, on the way to lunch, we got to see the Veteran's Day parade as it went through Lafayette Square.



It really was heartwarming to see this display of patriotism.



Every trip, Mrs. Wilkes' Restaurant is on the bucket list. The family-style buffet of home-cooked southern dishes is worth the hour wait.



Topped off with a cherry cobbler, this meal really negates any need for dinner.



That is, unless you're on vacation and completed a 13.1 mile race. Thus, dinner a few hours later at Garibaldi's.



This Italian restaurant is another dining staple of Savannah; delicious food and impeccable service in an elegant atmosphere.



I gave up all attempts to eat healthy and ordered the Chicken Parmesan. No disappointments on my choice.



Even though I enjoyed Garibaldi's, I saved my dessert for Leopold's. Doug enjoyed his sundae as much as I enjoyed my usual scoops of Tutti Frutti and Peppermint Stick.



Are you full yet?

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