Day 4-5

The Ravenel Bridge View of the Charleston bay from the bridge

Lu and me at Magnolia

Magnolia plantation

Typical flat boat used to go from Magnolia to Charleston

Large cypress trees

Great blue heron

An alligator in the swamp

A green heron

A couple of snake birds on their nest

Oaks in Savannah

Small house in Savannah

A little park in the city

Old boat on the Savannah river

Sunday was a really fun day. We got up and took a long walk up to the Ravenel Bridge which is a two mile long, 200 foot high, 1/2 billion dollar bridge across the Cooper river and was right outside of our hotel. We took some pics from the top of course. Then we drove out to Magnolia Plantation. It is the backdrop for a lot of movies, including the Patriot. It is an incredible place. We got to tour the house and then their extensive gardens. Next we took a tram ride over the whole 500 acres with a guide telling us about the whole operation. Then we took a boat ride around the land and former rice fields. Lastly we took a walk through the swamps on a boardwalk. It was really neat with lots of alligators and shore birds such as herons.

On Monday we drove the two hours down to Savannah GA. It was very similar to Charleston but without the charm. We walked all around the city and down to the river and got a good feel of the old city. Then Tuesday morning we packed up to leave. Unfortunately our flight had been cancelled and we had to scramble to get home that day but we made it. All in all it was a great time for Luana and me. It was totally relaxing and we did not get tired of each other.