Savannah, Georgia

 Friday December12:  Red Gate Farms Campground, Savannah, Georgia

Formally the oldest Jersey dairy farm in Georgia, Red Gate Farms is now an equestrian and event center that includes a small RV Park.  Red Gate has a rich history which you can read more about HERE.  It is a quiet and very relaxing park yet close to Savannah's sights and shopping.  Savannah is the retirement home of very good friends Charlotte and Robert.  Char taught with me at Potsdam HS and we have maintained our connection even after they "abandoned" the north country for warmer climes.  When we travel south, we always try to catch up with them, and they are great hosts showing us around the vibrant and historic Savannah.

We crammed so many activities over the 3 days, where do I begin?   We went shopping at the Forsyth Farmers Market, which is held every Saturday all year round. We had never been before, and it was an amazing display of food and craft vendors.  

Robert took us to a local shrimper friend where we bought some fresh shrimp.

We picked fresh lemons from Robert and Char's back yard, and then had a late lunch at the fabulous  and historic Pirate’s House. The Pirate House Restaurant dates back to 1753.  Their WEBPAGE has a great history of the building.  

We spent another afternoon along River Street in Savannah's Historic District . 

We became friends with our next door campers, Bob and Karen who are from Gulfport, Mississippi.

And then we finished the weekend with a locally sourced grouper seafood dinner at the camper.   It was a wonderful weekend in Savannah spending time with Robert and Char.

And not to forget Maggie and Parker, they are LOVING their back porch and the warmer weather.

Next stop, St. Augustine, Florida for a week to catch up with more retired friends, Mark and Charmaine.