According to the official Savannah government page: If Savannah’s Trees Could Talk…
They’d tell you about pirates, cotton, and a revolutionary town plan dating to 1733.
So, Korah (who had read Gone With The Wind 2x by age 14) requested a stop in Savannah en route to Orlando. After all, this was the city that she once almost called home (after being offered a scholarship to Savannah's College of Art and Design). Savannah was calling!
And Savannah did not disappoint. We certainly enjoyed the old, Spanish Moss-adorned, trees, the historical "Herb House" aka "The Pirates' House" built in 1734, and the beautiful waterfront:
We couldn't help but run through this park muttering, "Life is like a box of chocolates..."
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This historical site had some very old stairs down to the waterfront...
...which was bustling.
And, for dinner, tia Jill recommended we walk to the old Herb House establishment, once the dwelling of seafarers, and later, a rendezvous spot for blood-thirsty pirates. In fact, it was told that a very rare copy of the book Treasure Island is housed there, in tribute to the author Robert Louis Stevenson, who often resided there. The ghost of Captain Flint is said to roam the house on moonless nights!
We had ourselves some fantastic fare, followed by a fun tour of the grounds...
Our little pirates definitely enjoyed this meal. Great recommendation, tia Jill!
They met Anne Bonnie--fearsome female pirate, with a real sword!
Them be real pistols, the boys are holding (yikes)!
We had such a wonderful time in Savannah that we arranged to stay there again, on our way back up from Orlando!
Until next time, Savannah!
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