mel's vacay: a day as a tourist

Here she is!

And what is Melanie doing?

Checking out the best angle for this persimmon tree?

And where is it located?

At the Owens-Thomas House, of course.

We had been at the other two properties of the three that are part of the Telfair Museum on Friday. 

Now we were checking out the third on her final vacation day here in the 'Vannah.

(smile!)

She wanted to exercise her camera again.

She's collecting photographs to transform into watercolors, so that means plenty of still lifes.

It's rather a shame that a meeting with the physicist could not be arranged, as I think they would have enjoyed talking.

They're both painters, you see.

 

Anyway, here is one of the 'still life' shots I took.

That was in the rear flyer of the house and I got a kick out of it.

Faux marble columns to catch the eye -

faux door at the side of the stairs -

faux wood on the stairs -

all painted concrete.

But I think the statue may have been real!

And where might I have been?

Well, I was right beside her most of the time, just as I have been for all five days!

And while I had been taking casual shots of my FSU bff, she had managed to capture me, though by accident.

As Oogway would say, "There are no accidents."

She had lined up the photo of this mirror and tonight, while we were going through our cameras, she spotted the serendipitous snap with me in the mirror.

How very nice, n'est-ce pas?

(smile!)

After our guided tour with Kenisha - who was most excellent! - we drove down Abercorn, so we'd pass the Lucas Theater.

Nope, she wanted cobblestones, please!

So on to River Street, where we snagged one of the few free spaces near Morrell Park, giving us two hours to wander.

Of course, I made absolutely sure I pointed out where the NCW demo had been for SERMACS2019!

I'm still very proud of all the work I did - and that of the volunteers, too! - to make that happen. 

(smile!)

This time, though, we were there for sightseeing.

Playing 'tourist' meant a visit to The Waving Girl, the Olympic Torch from the 1996 Summer Games here and in Atlanta, and a wander along the Savannah River.

Then, more wandering and roving, admiring the huge cargo carrier as it traveled along with its three tugboats keeping it in the correct lane.

Onward we went, searching for the right place to snap photos of the road, seeking that perfect juxtaposition of the cobblestones, the tram rail, and the red bricks.

After about an hour, we needed a break from the summer heat and the crush of other tourists.

Spanky's called, as one of the local eateries down there, with its yellow-and-white striped awning!

We ordered the Spanky's Sampler, so she could get a taste of their popular items, like the fingers and spuds - so many choices of sauces!

After a picture-taking session within its walls, we were back on the street, with a Savannah Sparrow keeping pace.

That definitely caught the attention of the Melaness!

I had walked on toward the car, to make sure we rescued it from any meter maids, so I didn't notice she'd lagged behind.

Good thing we got there in time - a police car was eyeing our spot!

South we turned, going past Whitfield Square's gazebo, past the new building where the 'crack Kroger' formerly stood, and made our last stop at Forsyth Park, for its gorgeous fountain from France.

Oh, yes, that would be lovely, she said, then went to capture the perfect shot as I sat nearby on a shaded bench.

See her in this one?

Doesn't it look like that satyr is spitting at her?

Not that a bit of water play wouldn't be welcome on a day in the upper 90's!

Nice to have chilled pizza waiting for our dinner, as well as the dining room A/C keeping the house around 84.

Ah, yes, and there will soon be Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, surfing in some choice waves in the cool Pacific Ocean in another 1980's hit: "Point Break"!

Sweet dreams for her last night here!

Right place, right time!

(smile!)