The infamous Mercer
House.
We watched Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (Clint Eastwood's first movie and a bit of a bore) upon our return to Minnesota. Read the book! It is much more scintillating, and it depicts more than the story of Jim Williams and the Mercer House, it reveals Savannah's delicious core.
Last week, I explained that my feelings for Charleston and Savannah resulted in an even tie. It’s a tough call: Savannah, verdant squares populated by ancient oaks dripping with moss, tourists, spirits—both liquid and ethereal—compelling characters wrangling to-go cups, oddball personalities, and lots of canines. Plus, everything else: pecans, gumbo, architecture, riverboats, pigs and shrimp, history.
Georgia's oldest city is the bird girl statue, balancing good and evil with Southern charm and finesse.
Follow our feet..
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Oh I love your photos and I sure would love to travel up there. The train goes up there from a nearby town. I have that trip on my wish list!
What a lovely area. I'd go visit that psychic! :) Great photos!
We enjoyed our visit to Savannah . The gracious charming Old South where it’s easy to forget about the not so charming parts. agree with you about “Garden…” book vs movie .
Savannah looks delightful - I've never been there, but I do have friends who used to live here in Jeddah who now live there. Maybe I should visit? Love the grass arts and your collages.
Beautiful photos! I enjoyed reading "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" years ago when it first came out. Such fascinating history in that area
As always, wonderful pictures. I love that grasshopper! And the lush spot in the country that is Savannah. Thank you for sharing the love.
Interesting and wonderful blog. Thanks for the tour
MB
Sharon - we took a family vacation to Savannah 6 or 7 years ago, and I know that we saw the Mercer House and the Andrew Low House. You described the character and vibe of the city perfectly. Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday, and bringing back such pleasant memories!
I think I am more partial to Savannah.
Such lovely views. Great captures!
Interesting information and great photos! Love the cat on the books!
Have a blessed day!
Places I've never been to, and probably won't have the chance to visit, yet it's a great pleasure to read your post about them, and especially see the photos. Your collage at the end of the post is a great review of the main points in your tour!
Your pictures are always so great.
Beautiful place
I loved Charleston and based on your pics, I think I would love Savannah as well.
Beautiful photos! I love Savannah and Charleston too. I think maybe Charleston may have a slight edge only because I found a better place to run there. Oh, the FOOD in both places!!!
I'm fascinated with the colonial cemetery. Your photo captures some wonderful textures. A visit to the psychic would be interesting!
Great shots.
Thanks for the tour. All those antebellum places are awesome :)
It's nice to see your link this week at 'My Corner of the World'!
We rented a historic home in Savannah and spent a week just walking everywhere exploring the city. We took the tour of the "midnight of good and evil" house. Just loved it!
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