Beach & Downtown Savannah

My family did the majority of our vacation activities today. We spent the afternoon on the beach at Tybe Island, which is really the only nice public beach around Savannah. Although the city is on the coast, the majority of the nearby waterways are saltwater marshes and inlets. Despite the 40 minute drive, Tybe Island was fun to visit. I laid on the beach for several hours reading and watching large cargo ships on their way to port. Eventually, we took a walk and a quick dip in the ice-cold Atlantic. The waves were pretty big compared to what I'm used to at Gulf Shores, and I wished I had brought my boogie board.

Afterwards we showered and went exploring in the historic district of downtown Savannah where we ate a pizza dinner from Sam's down by the harbor, watched a comic and impressive street magician perform, and then meandered towards Leopold's Ice Cream, which is a classic Savannah establishment.

I'm really enjoying this city. I wish there were more time to stay and explore; I had really wanted to take one of the famous ghost tours through the city. (Participants ride in the back of a hearse!) However, I can't get rid of my head-to-toe sunburn soon enough. I went from pasty to raw-meat-pink in just three hours. In spite of the burn, it has been a good day. I can't wait to eat tomorrow at Paula Dean's restaurant, The Lady and Sons!