It was an active Wednesday. We experienced much more than I expected.
We first visited Tybee Island for an early morning breakfast. Tybee Island is "Savannah's Beach". Following breakfast we took a walk on the beach. It was low tide and the beach had yet to be populated for the day. It was indeed a peaceful time.
It was at breakfast Judy made the observation that we were actually at the eastern most point of U.S. Highway 80. This is a familiar thoroughfare because it passes through my hometown of Meridian. MS. It didn't take long to find it. It was actually a few hundred yards down the road from where we were parked. The sign behind the monument says "my other end is in San Dieago". It was neat to find an unexpected landmark.
A visit to Tybee Isalnd would not be complete without seeing the Tybee Light House. The Tybee Island Light Station was a brief drive back up the beach. A present foot problem squelched my motivation to climb to the top of the light house. I had actually climbed it before so I wasn't "bummed" about it. Ghost Tie did get to see it. There seems to be something ever inspiring about a light house.
On the return trip from Tybee Island to Savannah we stopped at Fort Polaski. Fort Polaski has a "Titanicisk" history in the fact it was deemed an impenetrable strong hold for Confederate forces injuring the early days of the Civil War. It proved quite the contrary. It was afoot that fell in only a matter of days.
We then spent a good portion of the day touring Savannah. Savannah is certainly historic and beautiful. It is truly a city steeped in heritage with a byline of intrigue and mystery. Savannah can claim the largest historical district in the U.S. It is obviously not short of beautifully restored homes and buildings.
The later part of the afternoon we made the 45 minute drive to Beaufort, SC. Quaint. The only word I can use is quaint. Beaufort is a quaint bay front town with quaint shops and restaurants. It also is home to the quaint Beaufort Inn in which we registered into our quaint room. It is truly a picturesque inn with a fabulous bistro. Yes...we bistroed.
Beaufort is comfortable. After a phenomenal meal at our guest house we strolled down to the towns waterfront. A nice breeze was blowing off the water and from distant rain storms. It turned out to be one of those moments of one would languish in forever. However, we each know all good things come to an end.
Day Two Highlights
-20 minute drive to Tybee Island, 45 minute drive to Beaufort.
-Many wonderful sights seen and interests experienced.
