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.

Savannah Rock 'N Roll Excursion, Pt. 3

The morning after the race, I was up early with my camera, taking photos of Savannah before most of the city was awake. A few blocks from The Hamilton-Turner Inn is Troup Square. James Pierpont, the composer of "Jingle Bells," served as music director of the Unitarian Church in Savannah. Troup Square is where this tribute to Pierpont is located.



A large iron armillary sphere stands in the center of the square, supported by six small metal turtles.





Being a Gemini, this is my favorite part of the sphere.



One of the supporting turtles:



I continued to stroll, encountering a few lesser known Savannah Squares, such as Crawford:





and Greene:



As it got closer to breakfast, I made my way down Oglethorpe Avenue, where these two vintage police autos are continually parked:







Breakfast was at J. Christopher's



I've eaten here a few times before; lively atmosphere, fun art on the wall, and the food isn't half bad.



The pancakes required A LOT of syrup, though!



Mabel Potter's Cupcake Emporium on Wright Square is another favorite stop in Savannah; the frosting is out of this world.





Here's the freshly baked batch for the day:



Chippewa Square is best known as the Square where "Forrest Gump" (Tom Hanks) parked his carcass.





Gallery Espresso is a very quaint spot for a light meal and some java or tea.





At The Savannah Theater (also located on Chippewa), you can get a little local entertainment.



"Southern Nights" was the current show. As long as you don't expect Broadway, it's a great way to spend an afternoon.



This gal rocked the house.





Monterey Square is another favorite Square.



LOVE this eerie looking house:



Probably the most famous house in Savannah is The Mercer House:



The setting of both the book and movie, "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." In a publicity shot from the movie, here's Kevin Spacey standing in front of the actual Mercer House. Spacey played Jim Williams, the antiques dealer and home restorer who was tried for murder but found innocent.



Just down the street is Forsyth Park:



It's fountain is a perfect place for weary locals (and visitors) to park their tired bones.



The Faux-D© Version:



Dinner on Sunday was at Vic's On The River:





Spectacular views of the river from Vic's:



Fried Green Tomatoes; the best ones from this trip!



A Fried Pork Chop (stuffed with Brie) that rivaled The Pink House version:



This Civil War map was uncovered in 1901 during the renovation of the building where Vic's is located:





Dessert was at Leopold's Ice Cream Parlour:



I pigged out with three scoops: my favorite Tutti Frutti, along with Peppermint Stick and Huckleberry Cheesecake:



Waddling home, I snapped a few of Colonial Park Cemetery:





and St. John's:



As you can see, I cram a lot into one day! More still to come...

See more Savannah photos on my Savannah web pages.