Savannah

Sep 24-25
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I had a business trip to Atlanta and decided to take advantage of the opportunity to connect with Tom there.  Having visited Atlanta in the past and with a full week there for work, after staying Friday night by the airport, we headed out of town toward Savannah.  Being close, we went a little bit out of the way to check out Hilton Head.  The beach looked amazing and we could have spent more time exploring the island, but also enjoyed our time in Savannah.  The historic old city is incredibly picturesque and there is also a very fun vibe. It was definitely the highlight of our time in Georgia.  On Sunday afternoon, we made our way back to Atlanta for Tom to fly home and for me to get settled in for work.

Sep 24

After an early start and a few hours of driving, we got to Hilton Head in the early afternoon and spent a couple of hours exploring.  When we made it to Savannah, we found that it was a very popular place to spend Saturday.

Hilton Head Harbour Town 

Harbour Town Lighthouse

Hilton Head Beach

Common warning of Savannah's historic centre

Bridge shows the divide between the upper and lower city

City Hall

1886 Solomon's Lodge, home of Freemasons' Hall

Riverboat cruise on the Savannah River

After completing our orientation to the city, we left the camera at the hotel and went out for dinner along the waterfront.  

Sep 25

After breakfast, we did a walking tour of more of the historic city buildings.  

Harper Fowlkes House in Orleans Square

Moving further on to Chippewa Square

Savannah Theatre

City Hall from Johnson Square

Forsyth Park on our way out of town

Trees of Forsyth Park

We drove back to Atlanta for Tom's flight home and I took the Metro to check into the conference and my hotel.