Trip Report: Long Weekend Getaway to Savannah
Oh Savannah, you are a treasure! What to do for spring break? We had a few days off and were itching to hit the road. After a lovely visit to Charleston last October, we decided to return to the low country on a food, culture and history tour of Savannah. We arrived on Thursday, just in time for lunch at Paula Deen's Creek House, located 10 minutes from downtown Savannah with lovely views of Turner Creek. After warming up our taste buds with shrimp po' boys and crab cake sandwiches, we were off to explore nearby Bonaventure Cemetery. Having just reread Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, we were eager to hunt down Johnny Mercer's grave, as well as a few other famous resting spots. The cemetery is lovely and tranquil, with a canopy of moss-draped live oaks and bursting with azaleas and other blooming plants. We parked along one of the unpaved roads that traverse the grounds and set out on foot for a self-guided tour, however guided tours are available. After