Off the beaten path on St. Patrick’s Day
Over 500,000 people were expected in Savannah for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade; since crowds are not “our thing”, we detoured up the East Channel Medway River. The water was skinny (shallow), as discovered by this go-fast boat.
Although it looks like that guy is walking on water, sadly, his boat is stuck in the sand.
Sunbury Crab Company – St. Patrick’s Day
We were headed to a local treasure in Midway, GA, Sunbury Crab Company Restaurant and Marina. MOTA and AGLCA members we recommend you detour off the ICW like we did – it’s well worth the journey. Tell the owners, Elaine and Barney Maley, that Exhale sent you. Call ahead, (912) 884-8640, you won’t regret it. www.sunburycrabco.com
We know, the cheddar cheese fries are not at all healthy, but they were more than decadent with an ice cold Yuengling, followed by the perfect portions of mahi mahi, grilled shrimp and a tender rib eye. The next morning we left at high tide, to reduce the chance of sand surfing.
Isle of Hope
Southern hospitality at this delightful marina includes a loaner car – thanks, Kimberly!
Historic Savannah
Almost8 strongly encouraged us to explore the majestic waterfront – so glad we did!
The streets of Savannah were absolutely entertaining – unique little boutiques, live music, and delightful places to eat. Okay, I couldn’t stop laughing when we discovered the Dancing Dogs Yoga studio; and then we found the Paula Deen store. Hey! My butter churned to chocolate – Butter, butter, and more butter, Y’all.
Canons and Steeples
Recommended by the dock master, we parked near Madison Square, then headed north to the water front. Along the way we marveled at the architecture, and paused to admire the well preserved Washington Guns, which welcomed distinguished visitors to Savannah including Jefferson Davis, Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, William Taft and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Thanks again Almost8 – the historic sites in Savannah were breathtaking!
Next Stop: Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Exhale on the Water 