Blogs from Savannah, Georgia, United States, North America - page 2

Blog 01-19-19 Savannah, GA I left home Wed 1-17 about 9:15 am which is a new record for me. Headed west on 80 then south on 81 to Winchester, VA. The countryside was beautiful in VA, full of rolling hills and what looked like gentleman horse farms. Yes, I could live here. Finally hooking up with 95 I arrived in my campground in Fredericksburg, VA only to realize I hadn't left the snow behind. They had a storm on Saturday and although it was off the roads, it was still piled up here and there and in the woods. It resulted in a cold breeze from the ground making for very unpleasant walks. We spent a cool night with temps around 55 inside and 28 outside. I was very snug in my bed but I had ... read more

This morning I again awoke in the middle of the night freaking out that I slept through an alarm/didn’t have one set. When it eventually did go off at 5am, it was too soon and I was still so exhausted. Tempted to snooze but knowing I had trailer packing duties, I forced myself to get up and pack up my freshly washed clothes before heading out to help pack the trailer while getting eaten by mosquitoes. Breakfast was again bagels, fruit, & coffee. Ryan, Kristie, Jana, & I met briefly since we were on van duties for the day. We helped him come up with silly nicknames and finished cleaning up the host. At route meeting, Jess presented town facts by singing “Savannanana” to the tune of “Havana” and it was so cute! As riders began ... read more

March 28, 2018 States: West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina City: Beckley, WV Miles: 460 miles Hours: 7 hours 43 minutes Hotel: Fairfield Suites Marriott Food: free Marriott breakfast, sandwiches in the car, The Shrimp Factory Sites: Big Walker Landing Books: To Catch a Thief (Elizabeth) Jurassic Park (Matthew) Gas: 1 Toenail clippings: 10 While driving on Tuesday night, I happened to talk to my sister-in-love, Missy, and she said she was only two hours from Savannah. They live in Jacksonville. Jokingly, but hopeful, I said, “why don‘t you meet us?” She said yes! I was so excited. I did not tell anyone else in the car that she and my brother were coming. Paul had been saying I should ask them but I felt bad because we were only staying one night and we ... read more

Samedi cinq Août, on se réveille vers neuf heures, et le soleil brille dans le ciel de la Géorgie, c'est un grand soulagement pour la journée qui s'annonce. On part de l'hôtel vers neuf heures et demi, et on prend Abercom street pour rejoindre le centre historique au niveau du parc Forsyth. De chaque coté de la rue, des arbres couverts de mousse espagnole, forme comme une voûte au-dessus de la route. Plus on s'approche du centre, et plus la rue est bordée de maisons splendides, très grandes, avec des jardins arborés, des pelouses parfaitement taillées, c'est à n'en pas douter un quartier résidentiel plutôt très aisé. On gare la voiture dans Hall street, une belle rue pavée de briquettes rouges. Il y a aussi de très belle maisons dans cette rue calme, perpendiculaire à la ... read more

Wormsloe State Historic Site, Savannah, Georgia Just because we're getting a little tired and overwhelmed doesn't mean Joan has run out of her Bucket-List Rebellion spirit. Located just 5 miles away (as the woodpecker flies), and 10 miles by car, is a Georgia State Historic Site. Although my bucket list only includes National parks and specifically excludes Historic Sites (because there are just too many of them), that doesn't mean Joan can't add items. And she had read a bit about Wormsloe and wanted to see it. Although we were all hot and tired (this Southern Humidity is becoming a bit overwhelming for us dry-heat New Mexicans), we paid the place a visit. It made it easier that it was just a few miles away. Wormsloe is a plantation site encompassing the oldest remaining, European built, ... read more