Four decade trip

Every year, we always think of something special to do for our anniversary. Our daughter said we should go back to Vegas where we got married. We did not really want that so we thought and thought. We both want to see some of the old south, the plantations, the old cities in the original colonies. So-o-o-o, Charleston we we came. And while we are in Charleston, Savannah is only a couple hours drive.

Walking along the wind blown pier at sunset on our first night was fun. In the two days to follow, we visited Ft. Sumter (the beginning of the Civil War), a carriage ride along the old streets of Charleston,

walking along the moss draped treed streets looking at the old colonial homes,

and going to the American Lafrance Fire Museum. After a few days in Charleston, we drove a couple hours southwest to Savannah GA. where we were surprised to find out the hotel had upgraded us to a suite. WOW!Living room, dining area and bedroom with a bath, of course. The suite was sweet! Charleston and Savannah are port cities, but Savannah is a HUGE port city. Both are on the inter-coast waterways and very low country, as they say. Only inches above sea level. Again tree lined street with gorgeous colonial looking homes. Huge live oaks with branches that sweep over four lanes streets.

Every couple blocks, there is a park. Basements are at ground level due to the water table, and again more moss covered trees. A beautiful walk-able city. Of course I had to get my fill of seafood while we were there. I gained 5 lbs I think. We visited another Civil War fort (Ft. Pulaski), toured the childhood home of the lady who started the Girl Scouts, climbed a lighthouse, went to the beach and drove through a wildlife refuge.

Yep, alligators in the wild along with many, many species of birds, mountain lions and bobcats. I highly recommend, if you can, visiting Charleston and Savannah. The folks are friendly and helpful to tourists, the prices are reasonable but the mosquitoes are bad. It was a great trip and good way to celebrate our 40th anniversary. I can't believe she has put up with me that long. I guess it's love.