We tied up along the historic river front, straightened up the boat a bit, rested, cleaned up and then hit the town. Savannah is SO historic. Very interesting. Below is the old river front wharf, now a shopping and tourist area. *But DON'T get in the way of the hundreds of women tourist coming to eat at Paula Deen's restaurant, buy her gourmet mixed and hopefully catch a glimpse of her or her family. I mean to tell you they will mow you down. 1/2 off all the tourist piling off a tour boat were there for the "Deen tour". You go girl!
Various historical groups have sponsored this monument or that plaque or this walking trail. All very well done.
Some of the old buildings have been converted into law offices and dining establishments. We ate at 17 Hundred 90 with our sailing friend Kim. The name is from the year the house was built.
Below is the cemetery featured in the book and movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." A little further down the ICW is THE Moon River. The one Johnny Mercer sings about. And of course the Mercer/Williams house is a dominate character in the above book.
Not all was old. Below is the Olympic cauldron from the 1996 Atlanta based Olympic games. Seems the yachting events were held around Savannah.
Our attempt to tour the warship failed but these two mates (Tony and Jon) were willing to chat about their lives as US seaman. We told them how impressed (and a tad intimidated) we were when they sailed pass on the river. They were equally impressed to learn that we sailed there on our own boat. They joined us on s/v Honey Ryder for a cold beer and more sailing talk. Really nice guys but then I have told you before....sailors in general rock.
They returned later with a gift for our hospitality, an official navy sailors hat. I had them sign it. Special K aka Kim had joined us by this time with boat gifts that include wine and beer. Soon we were trying to auction Kim off to raise $$ for future Honey Ryder adventures. Just kidding. As a navy brat she could talk the talk with them.
s/v Sirocco Irwin 46 with Bob & Lily and m/v Sea Love (?) joined s/v Honey Ryder along the river front. A quick visit with Bob and Lily convinced Tom and I to take the ICW back. They even loaned us their Waterway guide and Shipper Bob so we could make some notes before headed out. What did I tell ya....sailors are good people.
