The Road to Savannah
At about 3pm yesterday afternoon, Juergen and I parked our bashed and battered car in front of our new Savannah home, and pulled our exhausted corpses up the front steps. We had arrived, having survived an intense week of traveling, visiting family and hanging out with friends.
Our dog Chucky made it, too. The flight from Madrid to Chicago was long, and she had spent every minute howling in the dark solitude of the cargo bay. When her crate arrived into customs, I released her from confinement, picked her up for a big hug, and let her lick my face frantically, realizing far too late that she was covered in puke. Though there’s no evidence for it, I’ve convinced myself that she must have vomited at the very end of the flight, and that she didn’t spend ten terrifying, turbulent hours rolling around in her own mess.
Our first week in the states flew by. Chicago, Denver, Louisville, Carlisle (KY), and Springfield (OH). We ate and drank like pigs, played with the hundreds of little children our friends have been spawning over the past decade, and partied like jet-lagged guys in their mid-thirties, making it past midnight exactly once. It was fun, and on November 1st we prepared for the twelve-hour drive to Savannah.
Step One: Back the car up into the driveway, so that it’s easier to pack.
Step Two: Call my parents to explain how I smashed their car into a fire hydrant.
Step Three: Duct tape.
But somehow, driving to Savannah with a duct-taped bumper and smashed-up door frame made me feel more authentically American.
Otherwise, the drive went smoothly, and we’re now installed in our new home, anxious to get out and explore the city. Our 91 days in Savannah are underway. As was the case in Oviedo, we’d love to hear suggestions and advice from our readers. Please follow us on Twitter and Facebook, or subscribe to our RSS Feed or Email List. And leave comments!
We’ll post again later today, with our initial impressions of Savannah. It’s been 10 years since I lived in the USA, and I’ve never spent much time in the South — I think this is going to be an incredible, fascinating three months.
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November 3, 2010 at 12:19 pm
November 3, 2010 at 2:20 pmBrad Powell
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Uh….exactly how many rolls of duct tape were needed? Anyway, just happy you made it there in one weary piece. So get busy, go nuts and have fun !!
November 3, 2010 at 2:33 pmMimosamama
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Went to Savannah two springs ago and loved it. Walking around the parks and the cute tree-filled squares. We visited the Mercer House (my friend LOVED the book so it was a must). There was a little festival of some sort going on down along the waterfront. That was very fun! Visited the Ghost Restaurant. Can’t remember the real name of it but they are on the west side of town, and claimed to be infested by ghosts. The food was good and the stories and tour were fun. Enjoyed the city’s architecture, too. Visited a town 2 hours east, can’t remember the name at the moment, but liked Savannah MUCH better! Enjoy your stay!
November 3, 2010 at 2:34 pmDizzy Girl
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Welcome to Savannah!
November 3, 2010 at 3:13 pmDon Teuton
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If you want any advice from a native don’t hesitate to ask.
November 3, 2010 at 7:24 pmJuergen
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@Bard – do I you really want me to take a picture and send it to you?
@Mimosamama Thank you for your comment – so far we are loving it. Since we are planing on doing some day trips, can you remember the town. Sounds awesome.
@Dizzy Girl – Thank you for having us
@Don Honestly anything – especailly off the beaten track stuff. Hikes, Outdoor stuff, boat tours, nature, restaurants, basically anything cool.
November 3, 2010 at 11:03 pmBowyerFan
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We went to Savannah in June for the first time and have been trying to figure out how to move there since. You will love it – especially since it appears you enjoy eating and drinking. I am very jealous, but hope you have an awesome time!
November 3, 2010 at 11:05 pmSky Princess
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Love the idea of 91 days in Savannah, and it is a good time of year. I look forward to your posts. I have just returned from a Savannah vacation and have been doing a series of posts on my blog that you might enjoy:
http://www.channelingricky.com/search/label/The%20Savannah%20Vacation%20Chronicles
November 4, 2010 at 9:09 amJuergen
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Bowyer Fan – what’s holding you back from moving there? I saw that they are fixing up tons of old houses. I bet they look awesome once they are done.
Sky Princess, great posts. Might steal some ideas from you
Again, thank you all for your comments.