3-14-10 South East coast Trip Day 2

We drove on to Savannah, figuring to see the town and then head back up to Hilton Head. We got to Savannah about 11 and went directly to the Visitor's Center to catch a tour. Figured that was the best way to get an idea of what the whole city (at least the oldtown) looks like. It was just 90 minutes, a small bus ride. Savannah reminded me of pictures I have seen of New Orleans. The residential old town is fixed up and renovated, "sort of". Shades of seediness in the corners. The weather was not too bad, no rain, just cloudy. After leaving the tour, we walked around, through the many old parks in the city and by the historic homes. A few pictures are here.

Savannah was getting ready for the St. Patrick's Day blowout. Lots of tourists, many college age, all wearing tons of "Green Bling" - beads, necklaces, hats, shirts. The fountains were green. Savannah is very proud of its St. Patty's day parade and party.

After seeing the city we drove out to Tybee Island to see the light house. Then we stopped by Fort Pulaski, the scene of a civil war siege by the North. After the North took the fort, they rebuilt the walls but the cannon ball impacts are still visible - in fact the cannon ball is still in the wall. It was a very neat place.





We then headed to Hilton Head. We got there after dark. The villa was very nice - two Bdrms, two Jacuzzis, two bath, nice kitchen. We could really get used to this.