Five observations about Savannah on leaving
1) Savannah has the best biscuits in the world. And I'm from the South originally, so I know my biscuits.
2) Savannah is very protective of its tourists. No panhandling is allowed in the historic district, and signs everywhere say, "If you feel physically threatened or someone asks you for money, call 911."
Whoa. Can you imagine what the reaction would be if you called 911 in Baltimore because someone asked you for money? ...
3) The best breakfast in Savannah can be had at the Gryphon Tea Room, not too far from where Forrest Gump's bench was.
4) Downtown Savannah has 24 squares shaded with huge live oaks dripping with Spanish moss. The benches and paths are surrounded by lush green grass, flowers, monuments, and fountains -- and, of course, the most beautiful architecture in the South surrounds the squares.
That's a lot of squares for a city with a population of 100,000, but what amazed me was that they are building a new one. I think we need more tree-shaded squares in Baltimore.
5) My blood pressure has gone down 40 points, or whatever units blood pressure is measured in, since I've been in Savannah. Things don't happen fast here.
(Photo of the Sorrel-Weed House by me)
Comments
6) the people are much more friendlier in the southern states.
Posted by: Anonymous | May 9, 2009 3:52 PM
Years ago, when I attended a school for about 12 weeks in Brunswick GA, about 70 miles south of Savannah, the institutional setting made an escape to the real world a requirement every couple of weeks in order to stay in touch with reality.
Savannah was the place to go. We always included a tour of the squares; how relaxing. After that, every time the family drove down from MD to Florida to visit my parents or for a vacation in the Keys, we always had a stop in Savannah, always staying on the riverfront so we could watch the ocean going ships arriving or departing from the port.
All of us loved it. Our favorite restaurant was Spanky's on the river. I liked it when I was going to school and the kids loved it too when I brought them. Their were many fine restaurants there when I was there on my own, but most are probably no more. However, the culture of Savannah will guarantee that there will always be some.
Savannah is a cordial, scenic, calming place and we will continue to visit.
Posted by: LEC | May 9, 2009 4:42 PM
Yes,
Savannah GA is one of the truly genteel Southern cities. I want to venture over there some time. My fiancee will be in town starting this week but she balks at long car rides. Maybe I can talk her into it.
She went with me to New Orleans, and this is only another hour.
Posted by: PCB Rob | May 9, 2009 8:49 PM
I'm fine with the tree-shaded squares. How about every third block?
Posted by: Lissa | May 9, 2009 9:56 PM