Day 10

 We started our last full day in Savannah returning to Café M. We just can't resist good French pastries and coffee.  The woman sitting next to Joni was a delight; engaging  conversations with locals is one of the joys of traveling.   She lives in Savannah within walking distance of the cafe, but earlier in her life she'd lived in California, Massachusetts, and Oklahoma City.  In fact she was a big fan of the OKC Thunder, and our whole conversation started when she overheard Joni and me discussing the Celtics.

Leaving the café I wanted to get a better picture of the Goast Guard ship "Eagle", so we drove along River Street where it was docked yesterday.  No luck.

River Street parallels the Savannah River (duh), so it is a very popular tourist destination for those who want to window shop, be seen, or simply walk and cool off by the breeze off the river.

The Waving Girl of Savannah.  Florence Margaret Martus, took it upon herself to be the unofficial greeter of all ships entering and leaving the Port of Savannah between 1887 and 1931.  As a young girl, she had fallen in love with a sailor and wanted to be sure he would find her when he returned.  When, after 44 years, he did not, she died of a broken heart.

Leaving River Street we took a repeat driving tour of the parks of Savannah.  I never get tired of these incredible squares and the homes that surround them.

A renovation in progress.  

Returning to our campground we unrolled our van's awning in order to escape the 90° heat while we lunched on our sandwiches from Cafe M.  I delayed my bike ride for the day with a nap for an hour while I digested my lunch.  My ride was a short one, remaining on the roads of the park and continually seeking the shade of pines and magnolias.  

For dinner we returned to the River Street for Mexican food at the Savannah Tequilla Company.

Eternal Summer Margaritas:  Altos Blanco, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, Agave

 Freshly Made Guacamole: Tomato, Red Onions, Cilantro, Lime, Jalapeño

Street Tacos

Shrimp Al Pastor-Roasted Pineapple, Creamy Jalapeno Salsa

Pork Carnitas-Salsa Verde Avocado, Pickled Onions

Asada-Avocado, Charred Salsa, Red Onion

Baja Fish-Lime Cabbage, Pico De Gallo, Spicy Aioli

Chicken Tinga-Jalapeño Cream, Pico de Gallo, Queso Fresco

Needless to say it was another fabulous meal for the two Aging Hippies!