Back to Folly Beach - Part 2

January 7, 2017-January 13, 2017

Our big trip this week was to Savannah, GA. After the two+ hour drive we took the Old Town Trolley tour that allowed us to get off and on at any of their 15 stops.  The conductor narrated the tour giving us much of the history of the city.  

The Cotton Exchange Building is on Bay street which
is 42 feet above the level of River Street
that is one block away and runs
along the Savannah River.

Churches are everywhere in the low country especially in the cities.  There were seven that we traveled by just in the historic district. Churches always captivate me wherever we visit and I think some of my best photos are of churches. 

Saint John the Baptist Church was
gorgeous inside with numerous
stained glass windows created
by Tiffany Co. 

This close up photo gives you a better idea
of the beauty of the stained glass.

The Old Market on River Street was full
of unique shops, restaurants, and cafes.
These shops are on the ground floor
of converted cotton warehouses.
The market area was saved from demolition in
the 1970's by a very forward thinking mayor.

Some good advice I found on a poster
in an Old Market Shop.

This is a photo of one of the hundreds of
 beautifully restored historic homes that line the 22 remaining(park like) squares in the city.  Surprisingly, Savannah
and Charleston are uniquely different, but have the
same southern charm that I so appreciate.

Six Pence Pub was used in the movie
"Something to Talk is About" starring Julia Roberts
and Dennis Quaid. This  Pub is where Quaid is caught with another
women by Roberts in a flowing night gown.  A fight
ensues between the couple outside the Pub on Bull Street.
I loved this movie depicting an old southern town
and the gossip that surrounds the townspeople.

After visiting the boat to check on progress (the boat will be back in the water on 1/16) we drove to Charleston for what may be our final visit this trip.  We had lunch at the famous Slightly North of Broad (S.N.O.B. for short) and were very pleased.  It definitely met our expectations.  After lunch we strolled around Broad Street for some final photographs.

It was a gorgeous warm day. Washington Park
is just off Broad and contains this
monument and statue.

A beautiful Charleston Church

This historic building caught my eye because
of the unusual roof and dormers.

Bob had been talking about taking Lizzy (our cat) to the beach to explore. So one day this week we put her on a leash and walked her to the beach.

As you can see Lizzy is actually walking me
not the other way around.  Except for all of the dogs
Lizzy enjoyed this outing.

Next week will be our last in Folly Beach.  In my next blog I will reflect on our stop over here.


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