Hidden Savannah

After getting soaked to the skin, literally, last night on my way back to the hotel from the Longhorn Steakhouse, I expected more of the same today but it is now 5:30pm and not a drop so far.
I have had a real exploring day. I started at 0745 on the Old Savannah trolley which filled my head to overflowing with facts and dates but it is a good way of orienting yourself with the layout of the town and I did meet Forest Gump and other local characters.

Forest

Ellis Square

I then investigated all the sites that BB and all my guide books recommended and I ended up in The Pirate's House at lunchtime, fortunately there was a massive queue for the buffet so I went in the bar for a drink. If you ever find yourself in Savannah go to the bar at the Pirate's house. Country runs the bar on her own and besides looking after all the customer's food and drink needs she also tells risque jokes and makes the best and powerful Country's iced tea you could ever wish to taste and her rum Margarittas are amazing, not to mention the fried chicken. I also heard other US  patrons saying that it was the best gumbo and fried chicken they had ever tasted so don't take my word for it get on down and try it for yourself.

Arrrrrrhh

On my way back to my starting point I tried a few other nondescript joints and then wandered into The Distillery, another revalation, they had fifteen or more craft ales on tap plus loads more in the fridges and Andrew behind the bar is an expert, just tell him what you like and he will pour you a taster, if I am ever back in this neck of the woods that will be my first point of call.
Well a quiet night tonight I am catching the Greyhound at 0700 to Charleston tomorrow.