The morning was cool and grey. It was still dreary and raining a fine spritz. We grabbed some breakfast and then had to make the decision: do we just go to the gym & pool or do we try to head down to the River Walk? Seeing that it might be some time before Matt & Damian get the opportunity to visit Savannah again, we decide to give it a shot.
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We pulled out the panchos and joined a small number of brave souls at the waterfront. Then it started to pour again. We had passed an area of antique shops so we headed over there.
I bought these cool spools that were salvaged from a local factory. They have been spattered with dyes through the years and have an amazing patina. I plan to use them as plant stands in the garden. The cashier said, “What are you planning to do with these?” When I explained, she looked astonished and said, “What a great idea!” I expect next time to see a display with potted plants on top of them. Don bought a cool old Navy belt buckle with different types of ships on it.
When we emerged from the shops, the rain had stopped. We headed for the river.
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The place started filling up pretty quickly as all the tourists who were unable to get there yesterday due to the torrential rains descended.
One thing about Savannah, they let you drink in the street as long as it’s in a cup. It’s funny seeing people chugging beer from a cup at 10 a.m. just because they can. We headed off to Don’s favorite oyster bar. Bernie’s Oyster Bar is located in a pre-Civil War building on the ground floor. It’s dark and dank and people sign their names all over the walls in chalk. They serve good oysters and did I mention it’s haunted? Finally, we decided to head out after lunch and make the trek to Raleigh.
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