Savannah

Started the day at the beach -- COLD and windy.  Interesting how different the beach was walking a couple of hours earlier than Tuesday.  Big tidal pools crossed most of the beach.  It was in the 60s when we walked Tuesday.  Thursday was in the 40s and it was relatively miserable hahaha.  No "polar" plunge for me because it was too cold (yep, I see the irony).

Tidal pool we crossed to get to the ocean.
Instantly cold, wet feet -- mistake.

Shadow me

Funny sign that wasn't meant to be funny

After we warmed up with coffee and a shower, we took the hour drive back to GA for a Savannah visit.  The Christmas Market was a bust, but the rest of the day was awesome.

Savannah is a beautiful city.  JW Marriott on River Walk.

Dumb luck got us to one of the most popular restaurants in the area.  We got seated next to a table who live in Savannah part of the year.  We got tips on shopping and had a nice conversation.  Lots of local shops, beautiful squares, pralines at the famous candy store, incredible buildings.  

You have to climb up from the River Walk to get into the heart of the city. 

The sign didn't lie

See you later, Savannah.

Believe it or not, we ended the day at a holiday market in HH because why should shopping ever end lol?!?!  Local artists, Christmas singing group, decorations.  We also got to see our last sunset over the water.  Colors have been showing up.

I think this last day broke my aunt (!!)  She's a bit of an achy back, foot, knee mess so we are foregoing the beach this morning.  I'll take an easy walk along the golf course and we'll get packing up.  Trying to avoid rush hour in Atlanta.

First I need to consolidate this monstrosity.  

Looks more than it is, but ... STILL!!
This is a record for me.
Lots of Christmas gifts in the mix.

HH did not disappoint.  It's been a week!  Time to come home though -- we're both ready.  There's nothing left in our tanks.  My intention for the trip -- connection and laughs.  Both in spades.  

Later gators.