Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Savannah... A Story in Pictures

Happy Tuesday-

Today is day two of my continued reign as the "Cube Queen" at my new place of employment. I was correct in saying that the personal styles of my co-workers are less than thrilling and they have little appreciation of things that involve wedding planning/celebrity gossip magazines/ or really just anything fun and pretty. I rarely even mention things that involve the upcoming nuptials of the FIN and myself while at work it would be nice to have someone to talk to and chit-chat with, (insert violin music as I am having a small party for myself about my lack of workplace buddies.....).

Enough "Cube Queen" talk lets talk about Savannah and the wonderful time that we (Mommy/Daddy TX, the FIN, and MKH) all had. If you have never been to the great state of Georgia and to the Savannah be warned that it is the hottest place (by far) that I have ever visited. I feel like we all were sweating the entire time but it was wonderful (we were stinky and happy....). We enjoyed some great food and had some great sunny weather. We ventured to Hilton Head Island, SC one day and enjoyed some great seafood (yes, I ate some grouper), and I now know why everyone LOVES Hilton Head. It was gorgeous and I felt that everything was very relaxed and easy, I had never been to SC and didn't know what to expect but the FIN and I both agreed that we would LOVE to go back and stay longer.

In between the great food and our day trip to Hilton Head we ended up going to another beachy community and spending a few hours on a shrimping boat. Yes, I said shrimping boat and what you are thinking is correct, I felt like I had channelled Bubba Gump. The captains of the boat named "My Lady Jane" were wonderful hosts and we had a great time. We ate fresh boiled shrimp (I had one piece, as I am more a fried shrimp person) and I even got to hold a freshwater shark (yes, I said shark) and a puffer fish (think Nemo but with spikes). It was by far the most outdoorsy/naturey thing that I have done in a LONG time and I actually enjoyed it.

Before we left to head back to KY we had to eat at Paula Dean's restaurant. We got up early and waited outside for our name to be called. I felt like I was back in 7th grade waiting for my name to be called for a competitive game in PE (I was almost always picked last for my lack of team sport prowess) and there was a large crowd that had already formed across the street from Lady & Sons. We were summoned by the hostess and made our way into the restaurant. I felt like it was some sort of modern day fortress as all of the employees wore headsets and the front door was only unlocked as people were coming in for the assigned time. I had heard mixed review about the restaurant and the food but I enjoyed my meal, but I was disappointed that KeyLime pie wasn't served on the menu.

Overall it was a great first trip to Savannah and I am so glad that we were able to getaway for a few days. I have included a few (aka lots...) of photos from the weekend. All photos are courtesy of Mommy TX, YAY!!!!

Our beach cottage on Tybee Island.... super CUTE

The great beach-side wrap around porch...

Pirates of the Caribbean...

The line to eat at Mrs. Wilkes House...

Curb Appeal....

We finally made it to the entrance....

At the table with our bowls of BBQ, macaroni, and fried chicken... YUM


 
Leopold's Ice Cream... fantastic!

First of many trips past Lady & Sons... hahaha

One of many public squares... gorgeous

The homes were beyond beautiful....


SoSoSo pretty...

Headed to Hilton Head, SC....

Harbour Town Golf Club... Please excuse the sweaty/gross appearance as it was BEYOND sweltering outside...

There are even alligators in Hilton Head... We were super close to him:)

Our shrimping vessel...

I didn't even need my floaties...

It really is how it looked in Forrest Gump... 
They send the nets out and then drag them back to the boat...

Some type of giant hardshell crab.... Watch out Discovery Channel

Real life puffer fish...

Who knew that MKH was brave enough to hold a shark....

Proof that I actually ate the shrimp...

Group Shot....

Old School Diner... As seen in Southern Living.

Carpet squares cover the parking lot.... seriously!

Inside the restaurant... literally things everywhere

Chef Jerome himself came out to greet us....

Daddy TX and Chef became fast friends... hahah

Paula Dean's on Sunday

The cattle call before brunch... I'm not joking

Wonderful end to a wonderful trip...

Last stop before the airport.... Wormslowe Forest Refuge... 
Again, please excuse the sweaty/gross hair....

Even though I have never sweat as much in my entire life as I did in Savannah I had a great time, and even though my hair was in a dirty pony tail for 99% of the trip I think the pictures turned out great. I enjoy any rest and relaxation that I can get and I LOVE little weekend trips. I can now check Savannah off of my travel list and the FIN and I haven't stopped saying how we would love to go back to Hilton Head and spend some more time. Savannah was beautiful and I enjoyed our time there:)

Its almost the weekend (not really but I can always dream)
LOVE, MKH

6 comments:

Monique said...

Wow, what an amazing time! Great pictures :)

Charlie said...

looks like fun! i love that scarf you have on!!

Christina said...

I love Savannah! Especially Mrs. Wilkes!!!

Sophia Caris said...

How FUN! I love Savannah! I was just at Wormsloe last summer, I saw the biggest (banana) spider I'd ever seen in my life there. lol

Miss Southern Prep said...

Hey, just found your blog through Jill at A Beautiful Life, and I love it! Your trip looks like so much fun! My aunt lived in Savannah for a few years, but I never got to visit, so now I'm determined to go soon. She told me that it's soooo hot and humid all the time, but totally worth it. Hope you have a fabulous day!

Kiki said...

fabulous pictures. what a grand adventure! we lived in savannah for 2+ years after we married. my in-laws and parents moved to HHI in '00. we vacation there and try to fit in trips to savannah. thanks for sharing and take care.