{pretty, happy, funny, real} - Savannah Edition!

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After visiting with my in-laws in South Carolina, we headed a little further South to Savannah for a couple of days. We had a great time walking around the historic district, and enjoying the amazing weather! Since we were there over the weekend, we were able to attend a Latin Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (which is drop-dead gorgeous!).

The Fountain at Forsyth Park in Savannah. Forsyth Park was much bigger than I expected, and very lovely. The grassy areas are shaded by live oak trees, with Spanish moss hanging from every tree.

A kind stranger offered to snap a family picture in front of the fountain.

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 At my Grandma's recommendation, we went to The Lady and Sons for a late lunch on Saturday. I couldn't believe how difficult it was to get a seat! We made a reservation early in the day, and still waited a long time before being seated. We didn't realize that there is seating on all three levels that you see from the outside. We went with the buffet, and the food was excellent, as one would hope! We were so stuffed, though, that we couldn't even finish the small piece of dessert that we were sharing. (I always can finish dessert, too, so that just shows you.)

In the City Market there is a little cafe called Cafe Gelatohhh... where they serve organic gelato and grass-fed beef hot dogs! (Along with organic panini sandwiches and salads.) We had lunch there on Sunday, which was delicious. Their prices were reasonable, too, which made it even better. I tried the hazelnut and coconut flavored gelato, which I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.

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 Tony loves balls. He didn't realize that these were not going anywhere.

On Sunday we visited Fort Pulaski. It was thought to be impregnable at the beginning of the Civil War, but in 1862 shots from a rifled cannon destroyed parts of it, and it was captured by the Union. They held 700 Confederate soldiers prisoner until the end of the war.

We were able to watch a musket demonstration before leaving for Mass. Zach and I were certain that Tony was going to cry because of the noise. He proved us quite wrong, by saying "Again! Again!"

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 Inside of Fort Pulaski. It was so big!

Looking through one of the slanted windows. Isn't it beautiful out there?!

This sign was outside of the Chaplain's Quarters. Fr. Whalen was an Irish Catholic priest.

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