OctoberFest in Savannah

It was that time of year so we met Steve and Mollie at our motel in Savannah, called a taxi and headed down to the riverfront. I think it was even better this year than it was last year because it didn't rain and we spent more time outdoors rather than in the pubs and candy store hiding from the pouring rain.



We toured a lovely old boat - Peacemaker - that was tied up at the docks. It was beautiful and we had to really admire the crew that keeps it up. All that woodwork is a lot of work.

There was German music, beer on the street, free tee-shirts (just had to sign up for something - can't remember what and get a free shirt!) babies and children, old people (us), cute teenagers and lots and lots of dogs. There was pretend NASCAR and Steve had a blast driving.



We ate at Bernie's Famous Oysters - but didn't have oysters. It was crowded everywhere but we didn't have any trouble getting a table or a stool whenever we wanted one.

Oh, and we went to the candy store and loaded up on warm pralines! They are the best in the world. I still can't believe we ate a pound of them! Actually it was quite easy!

Later we had a great dinner at the Outback and then called it a night.

On Sunday we all had to get home - Steve and Mollie had a 5 hour drive again - but we had breakfast and drove over to Turner Creek to see if we could find Len and Ollie. We met Len and Ollie a couple of years ago when we were anchored in Turner Creek and they came by in their skiff with their Pit Bull, Miss Nipps. They were a couple of very entertaining "River Rats" who were staying on a shrimp boat permanently anchored near us. We have had many, many laughs remembering these two characters.



So, we went in search of them and almost found them. The shrimp boat was still right where it was 2 years ago. It was such fun seeing it all again - this time from land.

Then it was time to head back home to reality, laundry and work. A good weekend!!

I have posted more fun pictures on my Picasa Website.