Rabbits and Cargo Ships!

I didn't expect to see rabbits at the beach, but we see them every day. They have grass and scrub and apparently, it's a great environment for them.

And they are this inspiration for this 'beach bunnies' collage.  Our apropos retro beach gals are from a menu at a local restaurant.

Beach Bunnies

Hilton Head Island 

Savannah is the third largest cargo ship port in the country.  It's a regular event while on the Savannah River Walk to see ships as they head toward the port. Here on  Hilton Head Island, we were surprised to discover that right out our window, we can see ships off-shore awaiting port entrance. At night, we see the lights of multiple ships, making a line across the horizon. The background here was created from a photo of the Savannah port. The cargo ships fascinate my husband, Dennis and this collage is for him.

Cargo Ships Ahoy

Hilton Head Island

We're headed home soon and this is my last travel post for now.

Thanks for coming along for the ride.

Till another time.

Cuban Window Cafe and a Cargo Ship Meet Pabst Blue Ribbon With a New Mural

While Savannah is most known for it's beautiful historical and Victorian architecture, you'll find other things to catch your eye.

I read about the Cuban Window Cafe before we arrived in the Savannah in the  'Eat It and Like It' blog by Jesse Blanco.  Check out his Cuban Window review here.  We were very delighted to find this little gem was quite near where we are staying.  Carry-out traditional Cuban Sandwiches were our first meal in Savannah.  Since then, we've enjoyed their extensive menu often, and have new favorites in Guava Pastelitos, Papa Rellena and Empanadas Cuban-style. Everyone who works there are just terrific and working hard to keep you happy - all in a funky vibe that I love.

Cuban Window on Abercorn - Savannah

Savannah is one of the major cargo ship ports in the country.  It is quite impressive to stand on the River Walk and have one of these behemoths glide by right in front of you. Catching sight of the ships is one of my husband's favorite Savannah things. The yellow teacups are a huge sculpture that is on the River Walk in the new renovated power plant area, Plant Riverside.  By the way, check out the JW Mariott lobby on the Plant Riverside website.  It houses the most glorious natural crystals collection, in sizes I have never seen before.

Savannah River Cargo

Well, I didn't drink PBR or go bowling, but I did love the building and jaunty air of Moodrights on Abercorn Street, where you can do both those things - Duckpin bowling to be exact.   Pool and Bingo too!  I think my retro characters would feel right at home at Moodrights.

Pabst Blue Ribbon Moodrights - Savannah

There is a lot of wall art and murals in the city and I thought it rather cool to come upon one at the beginning of the venture.  I decided my artsy style  people would appreciate it fully. SCAD - Savannah Collage of Art & Design - offers many fashion design programs, and I am often taken by the unique stylings people wear.

Mural Beginnings on Bull Street - Savannah

Savannah continues to be one of my most favorite cities and places to be.