We stayed a couple days in Savannah, Georgia and it was gorgeous and so charming. We booked a big room at the retro and hip Thunderbird Inn. We then explored and it was so amazing. I am looking forward to visiting again. The Shrimp, Greens and Grits at Belford's were beyond incredible. My husband had the steak with finger length potatoes and rapini. We ordered fried green tomatoes, muscles and crab cakes too. Just perfect! I found the food had an Italian influence. I did read that there were Italians in the South way back when so that must be why. It was pet friendly also!! We were asked if we wanted grilled chicken for my Franco too so of course we agreed to that as well. When we first got there our hostess and server were so amazing to us and him too. They even brought him a bowl of water right away. Real class acts at a real classy place. We will definitely be back! Their waterfront was terrific also. Everyone was so very friendly and kind. Not only in Georgia but pretty much everywhere we went in the South too.
Then we stopped in Titusvile, Florida so we could spend a day at the Kennedy Space Center!! They offer all guests a free pet kennel for their loved little furry ones, more details on their website. We were able to visit our little guy anytime we wanted. We took them up on that and brought him for a walk and fed and watered him in between also. We saw actual rockets and even Atlantis too! Incredible!! We were also able to touch and interact with some displaces too! So many wonderful and knowledgeable people. I was very impressed. It's amazing what man can do when we all work together to reach a positive goal!!
We saw so much wildlife in Florida, even a live gator! We took Franco to a dog beach near Lovers Key and I found a little baby crab that was a tough little son of a b! LOL! He stood his ground and even started fighting with my finger. It was so cute! I just had to show him a bit of respect and take him up on his offer. What an amazing little force. I found a gorgeous snail with colorful Fibonacci going on! Stunning. I made sure not to disturb the creatures and always put them back after my few pictures of them. There were so many beach crabs, birds and lizards too. If you love nature you would definitely love Florida. Be aware that any beach with mangroves have these tiny biting black bugs that will mess you up when the sun goes down so try to avoid. I brought coalmine lotion just in case because it really stops the itch if you do get bit.
Florida is a mecca for Canadians and I can see why. When I went as a teen it was fun but I had no idea how much Florida has to offer. Did you know that America's oldest city is in Florida., St. Augustine. We went to the Fountain of Youth and it was truly beautiful and interesting.
Gorgeous sunsets in Key West and wild chickens & roosters too! I kid you not. It's such a terrific and even a bit of a strange place. I loved it. Normal is boring. Miami, however, was a bit crazy when we went. We arrived on the HWY and a local made a shoot you hand gesture?! It was probably due to all the traffic that was caused because of a criminal that about 20 police cruisers and officers apprehended immediately! Thanks to them for that!! Definitely worth the traffic! I also noticed that they offered free roadside assistance too. Really amazing. Then there was a float fest at South Beach and an idiot shot someone in the hand. We saw the shooter hours before and noticed he was dressed all in black with a huge gold chain. He looked angry and serious to me. Then when we were trying to get Botanical gardens is when it all unfortunately went down. We made alternative plans because the police again immediately reacted and shut everything down. I agree with what they did because it prevented anything else from happening in my eyes. Amazing response time! Sad that people ruin things for others because of pride and stupidity imho.
I have so many pictures I am starting to post up in my Flickr sets so feel free to check it out!
Cheers, Anna :)
