May Vacation

It's not yet summer, but this was the only week that Dustin and I had off of school together (until I graduate in December). We wanted to spend it somewhere warm and sunny, so we went South.

Last year we visited Charleston and found Folly Beach. We couldn't get the waves and sand out of our minds and I had been craving a particular fish taco shop ever since, so we went back. We stayed one night in Charleston just to spend the day on Folly and eat fish tacos- twice!

From the Folly Pier. 

Downtown district historic Charleston.

Note the progression of skin tone from ghostly pale (or vampire-ish as my sister described us) to slightly tan. Yes, we used sunscreen and still got a tan. Sunblock is your friend.

Next we spent some time in Historic Savannah. We consulted Trip Advisor and signed up for a highly rated walking tour with "Savannah Dan". He guided us around the streets and squares of downtown Savannah for an afternoon- it was informative and fun! Trip Advisor came through.

That house is famous for something... I just can't quite remember what!

With our tour guide Savannah Dan. He was a large and funny man.

Paula Deen's restaurant The Lady and Sons. Savannah is obsessed with her. I'm not much of a fan so we didn't eat there, but I had to take a picture of course! 

After tiring of the city, we drove out to Tybee Beach for an afternoon. This is where they filmed The Last Song. Yes, I saw that movie- Miley Cyrus and all. And yes, I liked it. A quaint little town and a pretty, wide beach.

Our last few nights were spent on Hilton Head Island. It was our favorite part of the trip. Mostly we slept and swam and read sitting on the beach or by the pool. Can't forget all the awesome fresh seafood and Southern fare. A whole week of no cooking! It was unbelievably relaxing.

Sitting on the beach. I thought that my sunglasses would hide the fact that I had my eyes closed for this shot. You caught me.

My pink toes by the pool.

In front of our resort- I already miss those palm trees.