Savannah, Ga - Nov 2002

In November, 2002 approximtely 22 FreeRoaders convened in Savannah, Georgia for a week of relaxation and recreation, but most importantly, to visit with old friends and meet new ones. With so many attending, smaller groups ventured in various directions; such as Jekyl Island, Hilton Head, Bonaventure Cemetery, etc. but the majority found happy hour at 4 or the campfire that followed on most nights.

The waving lady statue is a tribute to a woman who years ago would stand alongside the river and wave at passersby.

Hernando is happy parked alongside the lake at Whispering Pines RV Park near Rincon, where the majority of FreeRoaders had a spot. Not far from our camping area was a nice covered pavilion and nearby a large campfire circle, where we convened most nights.








Clark and Hilda get a view of River Street and the Savannah River as we descend the hill on our trolley ride. This was a good narrated trip that saved our feet and toured us all about the downtown district past the squares and historic homes.





Perhaps one of the most popular homes in downtown Savannah is the Mercer House located on Monterrey Square and made famous in the novel Garden of Good and Evil.









The bachelor house is dwarfed by larger homes on either side.












After the trolley ride we managed to get the group together for a photo, except for those taking photos.








Kay and Darrell lead the group through the City Market as we head for lunch.











We were thrilled to locate Drayton Street and Churchill's Pub. Here most of us learned about bubble & squeak, yorkshire pudding, etc.













Mary, Philma, Susan, Ann and Hilda ordered five separate meals and shared. What a plan!










Clark, JB, Barb, Linda, Marley, Arlene, Darrell and Betty pose while waiting to order.









Norma, Betty, and Yvonne are ready to sample English food.










The Cotton Exchange dates to 1886 when cotton was king and Savannah was a major cotton port.














Factor's Walk is on the face of the bluff between Bay Street and River Street. Many of the buildings housed the offices of cotton factors (brokers) in the 19th century. They would stand on the iron bridges and bid on the contents of wagons passing below.









After lunch at the pub, the group enjoyed shopping and sampling free pralines along River Street. JB is entertaining Robbie by helping a lady off the curb...or is he? LMSO
















On a gray and rainy day many of the group went to the flea market, the Savannah Mall, and the movie. We followed up with what else...seafood at Bell's Landing on Hoover Creek. Clark, Marcia, Diane and Susan waiting for their meals.