Catching up
We headed home for the holidays and it was so busy our blogging world escaped us for a moment so we’re playing catch-up. Better late than never though and Savannah was one of my favorite stops so we can’t pass up the opportunity to share with you this amazing place and all our adventures in the city of bearded trees!
Sandfly BBQ
A few blocks away from our Airbnb was this little gem, Sandfly BBQ. Dining in a railcar is cool enough but the bbq was legit which made it even better. Sienna, our brisket connoisseur, was in heaven and despite Lennox crawling on the floor and melting down, which happens at 1/3 of our dining experiences, it was worth the stop.
Georgia Queen
We were drawn in by this majestic boat and lucky to get tickets to their Christmas lunch. The boat was decked out and Santa was onboard so the kids were pretty excited. We were happy to spend a few hours on the water taking in the Savannah River and all its history.
Bonaventure Cemetery
Sometimes the most obscure sites are the most interesting. Spending a morning wandering through a cemetery definitely qualifies as a weird stop on the family trip but it was well worth it. The grounds are incredible, my kids would say “bearded trees” were everywhere making it as enchanting as spooky. Some of the gravestones were so intricately designed I think it could be considered a sculpture garden as well. Beauty, history, art, and death combined in such a perfect way.
Cathedral of St John the Baptist
We were passing by and saw people walking into the church so we decided to take a peek ourselves, when we opened the doors our mouths dropped. It is one of the most beautiful churches. Everything from the ceiling to the stained glass is magnificent. Lennox had to have his picture with the statue, I thought it was because he has a clover in his hand but later he told us it was because he is holding “that thing” which he probably thought was a lightsaber (our true Star Wars fan!)
Yep…Rolled Ice Cream
This is truly the art of making ice cream. Each dish is handcrafted, poured, flattened, frozen then rolled. If that’s not enough you choose toppings making it even more amazing. Colette had a toasted marshmallow on her smore ice cream. Pretty incredible and worth a visit.
Chocolate Art
The most enchanting shop and fascinating chocolates. From there appearance to the flavor profile and taste, it was perfection. Although I love chocolate the unique space and displays captured me the most. What an experience choosing a morsel of goodness. Chocolat by Adam Turoni
Candy! Candy! Candy!
I call this the most irresistible candy shop. It sucks you in from the first site with candy seemingly piled to the ceiling. Anything you can imagine I’m sure is here. Of course, letting the girls pick out a few pieces leads to nearly a half hour of contemplating which of the sweet treats to choose. Eventually, we escaped! Rocket Fizz
Girl Scout Madness – The Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low
Colette and Sienna have been Girl Scouts for years so it was pretty cool to get to tour the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low and hear the stories of how it all started. The girls loved hearing about how Juliette used to slide down the banister and were a little bummed they couldn’t try this for themselves. The power of girls to make a difference in the world is stronger than ever!
Thanksgiving
We love to cook and were not going to skimp on a feast on the road so we made sure we found an Airbnb with a great kitchen and cooked away. So much fun in the kitchen and great to give thanks for all we have even if it was a smaller than usual gathering.
More Savannah
We fell in love with this city. Our Airbnb was close to Forsyth Park which is amazing, and just a short walk to town. The weather was beautiful and we walked from square to square adorned with beautiful trees, fountains, sculptures and more. A perfect balance of history, fun and relaxation while enjoying Thanksgiving and a break from school was just what everyone needed. We also loved SCAD and fell in love with a painting which will always remind us of our time here.
