TYBEE ISLAND & SAVANNAH 28.06.17

28.06.17

So after a glorious morning in Charleston it was time to get on the road and head an hour on to Tybee Island before finishing the day in Savannah.

This is Dames Point Bridge .... which heads us in to Georgia and on our way to Tybee Island

Tybee Island

Time for a stroll and a paddle in the sea ....

Walking backwards ....

..... skipping backwards

The Pier

Just chillin'

Happy days 💓

Love these swing seats

Nice quiet beach .... such a difference from Myrtle Beach 🏖

Spanish Moss found typically in Savannah

Spanish moss is an epiphytic flowering plant that often grows upon larger trees in tropical and subtropical climates, native to much of Mexico, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Central America, South America, the southern United States, and the West Indies as well as being naturalized in Queensland (Australia) known as "grandpas beard" and in French Polynesia. In the United States from where it is most known, it is commonly found on the southern live oak and bald-cypress in the lowlands, swamps, and savannas of the southeastern United States from Texas and Florida north through southern Arkansas.

Since the early 19th century, Savannah planted out trees in its streets and squares to provide shade in the summer and beauty the year round, earning it the title of “The Forest City.” Today, its arching live oaks, swathed with picturesquely gothic drapes of Spanish moss, are one of the city’s most charming and typical sights.

City Hall, Savannah

US Custom House

River Street, Savannah

Historic original steps

Riverwalk

This was our table and it had shells, coins, sand and drift wood covered in resin to protect it

Now to walk off our dinner and have a quick tour around the Historic Town

My creepy pair of nutters

The local Cinema

Cathedral of St John the Baptist

Lutheran Church of Ascension

Savannah at night

What a day we've had....  Charleston, Tybee Island and then the evening in Savannah.

Savannah was too short but we preferred Charleston as a family.  We loved the hotel and I'm not sure how we are going to top that one!

Neil:  "Tybee Island was a lovely beach.  Didn't get to see a lot of Savannah but the Riverwalk was nice"

Patrick:  "Loved the lush greenery everywhere and the Spanish Moss"

Eleanor:  "I loved Tybee Island beach and collecting shells"

lots of love The Wise Old Owls xxxx