Times a wastin'!

I enjoyed our stay at the Thunderbird Inn, a 1960's revived motel/lodge.  It reminded me of where I used to stay in Florida as a girl while vacationing with my grandparents, and quite frankly, it made me feel nostalgic!  I loved the special little touches like the Moonpies on our pillows and ice cold RC Cola on our night stand!  Who cares that our room was right by the ice maker and that the roller derby girls decided to have their after-derby party til the wee hours of the morning at the Thunderbird!  This is retro people!  And I liked it!

 



Though the bed at this quirky Inn was oh so comfy, we had to get a move on if we wanted to make the most of our last hours in Savannah.  We opted for coffee and free Krispy Kreme donuts in the "lobby" rather than waste our time at breakfast!  Then it was off to Forsyth Park!

This quiet park surrounded by old homes and beautiful architecture makes you feel as if you have stepped back in time.  Here again, the moss covered trees arch over the walking paths and the sounds of the fountain draw you in to stay awhile.  There is even a fragrant garden for the blind!  What a beautiful park this is.  I cannot wait to go back!

Now I don't know how to say this but our next stop was Bonaventure Cemetery, and I did not get a single picture!  I don't know if it was because I was so overwhelmed by it's beauty and tranquility, the fact the we were driving through in a car or if I was just feeling the pressure of "The Captain", but I have been kicking myself for the past 2 days and vow to go back for a proper photo tour soon!  I cannot even begin to explain this place!  Go visit!

Next stop, Tybee Island to view the first light house on the Southern Atlantic coast... but first, a pretty view of the surrounding marshes!

And finally, a picture of the Waving Girl, a statue of Florence Martus and her beloved Collie!  Beginning as a young girl, Florence would wave her handkerchief to the incoming ships to welcome the sailors and would later wave ships coming in at dark with a lantern!  She did this for 44 years!  Rumour has it that she was waiting for a sailor that she had fallen in love with to return to Savannah!



And that was our trip to Savannah...short and sweet but well worth it!  Oh...and did I tell you?  I will go back!  Maybe St. Patty's Day to see the Savannah River turn green!

"Good night, sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite!"

Have you ever wondered where that saying came from?   Well guess what!  It originated in Savannah, Georgia! 

Savannah's trees are cloaked with Spanish moss!  I love how it drips off the branches of the huge Oaks and flows in the breeze.  It is so beautiful I could sit there and watch it all day!  You may not want to touch it however!  Apparently, settlers used to stuff their mattresses with the moss only to find it was full of chiggers!  Hence the saying!

Savannah is a haven of history, architecture, charm, and beauty!  I read that the city feels like a combination of New Orleans and Boston with a bunch of Southern hospitality mixed in.  All I really know is that I loved it!  Though it doesn't quite have the wow factor of Charleston's Battery, and the riverfront was a little too touristy for me, it's gridded streets dotted with 21 pretty parks left me wanting for more! 

As the sun went down, Savannah's nightlife emerged!  Wow!  Music, food, children enjoying a surprisingly wet light show and adults acting like...well...let's just say... not like adults!  It was fun people watching, skyline gazing, and taking in the sights and sounds of the city!  Again...I am wanting to go back for more!  Hint! Hint!

 



We hit the hay, (not the Spaninish moss!) at a conservative 1:30am!  We needed a good 5 hours of sleep to recharge!  I still had things to see in the morning before we headed home and according to the "Captain", 11:00am was departure time. And we all know that means 11:00am!!!!!!

Quirky little mountain treats!

Our Saturday drive through the mountains, without question, was a visual treat of scenic beauty which made us ooh and ahh but it also included a fair share of interesting and even humorous glimpses of mountain living!

So nice to know you don't have to overnight with any meanies at this place!

Me:  "Really...Really?"  David:  "Christy...maybe it's because it's the Christmas store?"





I don't care who you are...butt is a funny word!


 

This little guy was a "hoot"!



I especially like the mismatched door handles!

Oh how true!

FYI...If ever a bee is bothering you, put out a bit of cranberry sauce and watch them lose interest in you real quick-like!

We really were on top of the world!



An Anniversary

Pretty wildflowers along winding mountain roads,  gorgeous waterfalls, lucky turtles, and a very handsome husband to share it all with...Happy Anniversary to us!



The lucky turtle saved!!!

Looks like my husband was already here!

Lovely patios in Highlands

Pretty wildflowers were eveywhere!

No words needed...

Fun winding roads, windows down, and great music!

Main Street Inn and Bistro where we dined al fresco!

I already have our Christmas tree picked out!!

Again...no words needed!

Pretty skies and pretty steeples in Highlands, NC

Flowers, flowers, and more flowers!  Who needs a bouquet of flowers for your anniversary when your husband takes you to a place that surrounds you with them?

More pretty vistas...

Our anniversary was a great day to relax, unwind and count our blessings! It was a day to take a look at everything we take for granted in life and vow to pay more attention to those little things in life that are so necessary to our existence!