No matter how many times I visit Savannah, St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island, Georgia, I find these destinations some of most beautiful cities in America.
As promised, Shelby Senior Services traveled there once again.
With its 22 squares, lush with towering trees and colorful landscapes, our trolley tour was one of the highlights of the trip. As the first planned city in America, founded by James Oglethorpe, it sets next to the Savannah River.
While temperatures reached the high 90s every day on our trip, we enjoyed a breeze during our trolley tour.
Our guide/driver told us the squares are dedicated to the many important military heroes throughout the history of Savannah. The squares with their statues and their beautiful fountains are breathtaking, and their perimeters are marked with live oaks trees, gorgeous flowers and manicured grassy areas.
Another highlight of Savannah is the River Walk along the shore of the Savannah River. This is where one goes to eat and shop in the many restaurants and shops. Candy shops feature specialty goodies such as Pralines, a must have while in Savannah.
We encountered a brief rain shower on St. Simons Island. Described as a “picturesque” village, it boasts quaint shops and a beautiful shoreline to observe the water as you walk along the sidewalk.
The visit was limited due to the rain, but the food and shops were worth the adventure.
The visit to Jekyll Island featured “cottages” where millionaires in the 1800s and early 1900s gathered to spend the winter months away from the cold of the north.
The Jekyll Island Club members built “cottages” that were, in fact, mansions. They brought their families and servants to “rest” away from the big cities. Meals were taken in the large clubhouse in order to socialize with the other millionaires and their families, so very few mansions had kitchens.
Our next adventure is a journey to New Orleans. Our reservations are full for this trip, but we have a few seats left for Memphis and Ohio Amish trip.
Won’t you join us?
Call the office at 317-398-0127 for details.
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