First of all let me just say that some of you may have noticed the blog is missing its sidebar! Why, goodness only knows. I’ll work on that when I get home. I think the humidity has affected it somehow!!
Well, goodness, gracious, I’ve just published this post and the sidebar’s back!! Who knows how long it will stay!?
So, today was our final full day here in Savannah. As the day was forecast to be hot and humid again we decided to spend the day visiting the Savannah History Museum and then the Georgia State Railroad Museum Historic Site rounding off with a walk back to our hotel to make sure Si had as many photos as possible and then finishing off for dinner again at The Olde Pink House.
We walked to the Museums and along the way we came across this brass statue of Johnny Mercer. In 1961, he wrote the lyrics to “Moon River” for Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
The Savannah History Museum allows you to walk through the city’s history from 1733, spanning the American Revolution and Civil War, all the way to today! It was very interesting with one item in particular being of great interest, that was ………………. the bus bench from Forrest Gump.
The Georgia State Railroad was constructed in 1853 by the Central of Georgia Railway before the outbreak of the American Civil War and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.
The complex is considered the most complete antebellum railroad complex in the United States. The historic railroad structures at the site include a partial roundhouse with operating turntable, partial machine shop, Tender Frame Shop, Blacksmith Shop, Boiler House, Storehouse and Print Shop, Lumber and Planning Sheds, Coach and Paint Shops, and a partial Carpentry Shop.
After that we stopped for lunch at The Six Pence Pub again and this time I tried their Cottage Pie. It was very good, just needed a little more gravy. Si had crab cakes.
On the way back and as it was rather hot, we jumped on the tour bus again to take us to Forsyth Park so that Si could photograph the famous fountain. The fountain was added to the park in 1858 and is reminiscent of fountains in the Place de la Concorde in Paris and in Cuzco, Peru.
We arrived at our stop to get off and who was getting on the bus but Forrest himself!! Well, obviously not the real one but a guy just like him. He was so funny.
For those who have seen the film, right at the start it shows a feather falling from a steeple. This is the steeple it is supposed to have fallen from.
Around Savannah we’ve seen a lot of these fish downpipes on many mansions, they are supposed to be considered good luck!
So, we had dinner at The Old Pink House again! They sat us in the ballroom but it was packed and so noisy we couldn’t hear each other so they moved us to a much smaller, quieter room. The meal was lovely. Si had fillet mignon and I had pecan-crusted chicken breast followed by blueberry pie and ice-cream.
Tomorrow we drive back to Atlanta and then fly home to Heathrow so there will be no post tomorrow. The next time you’ll hear from us will be ‘across the pond.’ See you on Friday!
Shall miss your daily blog! It’s been another superb education. Have a good trip back and look forward to seeing you ‘in the flesh’ next week. (Will book you in to spin on Friday!) X
Thanks hunny! Yes, have had a great time and want to come back tomorrow! Thanks for booking us. Had trouble on Wednesday, there was a new website but managed to book in the end. See you next week. xx
Like the sound of Savanah, we didn’t have time to fit in s visit last year. You have had another great American road trip, thanks for the History of each place. See you back here soon xx
Thanks Ann. It is very lovely here. You must put it on your itinerary for next time! See you soon. xx
You should get some road-trip t-shirts printed
I’d never thought about that Perry! That’s a great idea. I’ll look into that.
Have a great flight home! Great stuff, thank you for sharing. Travel safe.
Thanks Malcolm. Here’s to the next time!
All the places you have been look amazing, love the building’s and history. Oh and of course the food!!
Safe journey home. X
Thanks Karen. It’s been great. You have your trip still to come you lucky things! See you soon. xx
personally, I thought the shot of Si on the train looking “thoughtful” he was asleep! haha
I loved your photos from today! Forrest Gump looked pretty good! That’s so fun they had him there to entertain you! Have a safe flight home!! xx
Thanks Nat. Yes, I did think that too when I saw the pic but he was awake …… I think! Ha, ha, ha. Chat soon from ‘across the pond.’ xx