Savannah Georgia. Day 1 9th April.

Finally arrived in Savannah after a very tiring flight. Plane was full and very cramped, yep I know, time for business class I think. Arrived Dallas and so much easier than LAX. Just quieter and fewer crowds. I was able to check my luggage in early for the flight to Savannah. Then headed to the Admirals club for a shower, food and drink. Ahhhhhh bliss. Flight to Savannah on time and slept most of the way.
Collected my luggage and Paula arrived and went outside and into the car with Tom.
Drove to our Airbnb. What a great old Antebellum house, ie almost before the civil war. We talked till 1AM then I finally needed to go bed. Slept through till 11AM then cuppa on the porch. Just delightful. Then off walking through the squares. I really love Savannah. It's so old and historical but not crowded or touristy. Went for a tour of the Mercer William's house....from the book The garden of Good and Evil, also a movie. Amazing and again so historical. I just love the squares. Rain started so stopped for a drink and snack, then onto more squares and then the rain came down. Not cold but humid but not oppressive. Just perfect really. Ran into a pub for a cocktail. Stopped raining so into a lovely restaurant where I had shrimp and grits. Delicious. We thought we'd  walk back but too wet so got a trip/uber to home. A bit wet so will head for a shower.








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  1. Anne11 April 2019 at 23:13

    Good to hear that you finally arrived. Looking forward to catching up on your trip.

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  2. Anne11 April 2019 at 23:14

    Recognise all those places.

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