Picked up the girls at the Charleston airport and headed directly for Savannah. Weather was 70s and sunny the 2 days we were there. The city was preparing for St Patty's day as they have the second largest St Patricks Day celebration in the country. Had a fabulous first day touring the city on the Trolly Tour. Stopped in a park and several of the old squares to walk around see the flowers and the fountains that all had green water in them for the holiday. Lunch at the Olde Pink House, sitting outside in the sun. She Crab Soup is a local favorite so we shared a bowl. Lots of cream, crab, crab roe, and sherry. Very rich and good.
Next we toured 2 of the historic homes. The Davenport House and the Owens Thomas House. had to go see Jim Williams home from Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil. Just loved this city and all the old squares with their parks and flowers.
The next morning I toured the Savannah History Museum and Sue & Trina went to the Art Museum. We met in the old city market to do some shopping and had a wonderful lunch at Belfords which is noted for the best crab cakes in the city. From there we went to St Johns Cathedral which has amazing stained glass windows and painted ceilings. I thought it rivaled the cathedrals of Europe. By now it was late afternoon and time to head for Charleston.
Arrived in Charleston in time for the wine & cheese hour at the Ansonborough Inn where we were staying. Headed out for dinner in the historic area with Trina's sister Valeria who lives nearby. Our first full day in Charleston we did another city overview tour. The day was mid 70s and bright sun. So fun to see this old city on such a pretty day. After lunch we headed to the Fort Sumter tour. Took the ferry across the harbor to the fort with dolphins accompanying us. All the way over and back, we listened to a recap of the history of this fort where the Civil War began. The ranger at the fort gave an interesting talk and then we walked around the battlements. I must admit to being very distracted as Shannon had called that morning and was starting into labor. (much more on this later) Valeria came into town again to join us for dinner.
Our last full day in Charleston was full again. Up and out early to Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. Toured the old plantation home and walked the gardens. Camelias, magnolia, azaleas, and south carolina jasmine along with pretty plantings of annuals. The dogwood trees were in bloom along with other flowering trees. Very pretty.
Our last big activity in Charleston was the Home & Garden Show. Once a year the historical society has a show of private homes and gardens to raise money. One of the homes was from the 1700s and belonged to the family that owned the Magnolia Plantation that we toured this morning. Valeria joined us for the formal tour and also gave us a bit of an informal tour of her historic Baptist Church and interesting places nearby. We finished up our Charleston visit with a shopping trip to the old City Market. The trip was a fantastic success. Both cities are full of great things to see, wonderful restaurants and we had perfect weather. But the best part was sharing it with such precious friends. Our annual trips are so fulfilling and have made my life so rich. Love you Sue & Trina!
Next we toured 2 of the historic homes. The Davenport House and the Owens Thomas House. had to go see Jim Williams home from Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil. Just loved this city and all the old squares with their parks and flowers.
The next morning I toured the Savannah History Museum and Sue & Trina went to the Art Museum. We met in the old city market to do some shopping and had a wonderful lunch at Belfords which is noted for the best crab cakes in the city. From there we went to St Johns Cathedral which has amazing stained glass windows and painted ceilings. I thought it rivaled the cathedrals of Europe. By now it was late afternoon and time to head for Charleston.
Arrived in Charleston in time for the wine & cheese hour at the Ansonborough Inn where we were staying. Headed out for dinner in the historic area with Trina's sister Valeria who lives nearby. Our first full day in Charleston we did another city overview tour. The day was mid 70s and bright sun. So fun to see this old city on such a pretty day. After lunch we headed to the Fort Sumter tour. Took the ferry across the harbor to the fort with dolphins accompanying us. All the way over and back, we listened to a recap of the history of this fort where the Civil War began. The ranger at the fort gave an interesting talk and then we walked around the battlements. I must admit to being very distracted as Shannon had called that morning and was starting into labor. (much more on this later) Valeria came into town again to join us for dinner.
Our last full day in Charleston was full again. Up and out early to Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. Toured the old plantation home and walked the gardens. Camelias, magnolia, azaleas, and south carolina jasmine along with pretty plantings of annuals. The dogwood trees were in bloom along with other flowering trees. Very pretty.
Our last big activity in Charleston was the Home & Garden Show. Once a year the historical society has a show of private homes and gardens to raise money. One of the homes was from the 1700s and belonged to the family that owned the Magnolia Plantation that we toured this morning. Valeria joined us for the formal tour and also gave us a bit of an informal tour of her historic Baptist Church and interesting places nearby. We finished up our Charleston visit with a shopping trip to the old City Market. The trip was a fantastic success. Both cities are full of great things to see, wonderful restaurants and we had perfect weather. But the best part was sharing it with such precious friends. Our annual trips are so fulfilling and have made my life so rich. Love you Sue & Trina!
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