I love Civil War history. I’ve read Gone with the Wind and it’s sequel many times, and of course I’ve watched the movie countless times. In fact, Rock and I watched it on our 3rd date, where he also held my hand for the first time. I also love the movie Glory; when the other kids in my high school history class were asleep on their desks, I was riveted. But Rock is not as big a history buff, so I was rather surprised when he suggested that for our getaway this year, we go to Savannah, GA. No trip to the South would have been complete for me without seeing a plantation and since there are some good ones outside of Charleston, we did Charleston, NC too. To avoid the humidity and mosquitos of a southern summer, we went in April. It was beautiful and warm and green-unlike the never ending winter we’ve had here in Idaho.

Savannah is made up of beautiful squares that make the whole city feel like a park. You walk from one square to the next passing historical homes built in the 17 and 1800’s. The trees in the south were my very favorite. Live Oaks are evergreen and breathtaking. My camera could never quite do them justice. Savannah, as well as Charleston, were covered in azalea bushes that unfortunately had already bloomed (mine at home had just barely turned green again!), but I will go back someday in March to see the South on fire with azaleas.

Before heading on our walk through the city we ate a yummy southern breakfast. Best fried chicken ever!

That evening we wondered down to River Street to shop for souvenirs and get some dinner.

Huge container ships go up and down this river all the time. It’s shocking to be so close to something that big that is moving.

The next morning we ate breakfast at an adorable bed and breakfast across from this amazing Catholic Church before driving up to Charleston.

Stay tuned for more from our trip….