| arjay |
Mar 18th, 2000 08:04 AM |
Isobel: We are just back from two weeks in Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, SC - and I can't recommend either place highly enough! So hopefully, you can pull the fishing pole from hubby's hands long enough to do a little exploring. Both cities feature marvelous, preserved historic sections. Savannah was laid out around nearly two dozen city squares or parks - 21 of which still exist. But because it was such a planned community, some of the architecture, pleasing as it is, is quite regimented (rowhouse-style). Charleston, on the other hand, is just chock-a-block with wonderful old homes and yards. We can't wait to go back! A guided walking tour in either city is a good idea. In Savannah, you really should try Mrs. Wilkes for breakfast or lunch. Traditional southern dishes (I learned I actually LIKE collards!) is served family-style at large tables, so the chat with other diners is a pleasing part of the experience. And in Charleston, try to visit Poogan's Porch. I found, in their Shrimp Po'boy (a type of sandwich, but you can't really it it like a sandwich), more shrimp on my plate than I have anywhere, any time. Delicious! Also, sample another local specialty featured at many restaurants: she-crab soup. I know England has its share of baronial homes and manors, but a visit to any of the restored homes in these two cities is also interesting and worthwhile. <BR> <BR>I wonder what you will think of Hilton Head. Please don't make a judgement of America based on this elitist, over-developed snatch of land. We just hated it! Feel free to contact me if you'd like any other information. And I hope you'll come back here and share your post-trip impressions!
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