I love vacations. There's just nothing better than getting away for a few days, indulging in great food and relaxing. In May, Ricky and I went on our first post-marriage vacation with my parents and Erin to Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. After meeting up with Erin in Jacksonville, we travelled to St. Augustine to do some sightseeing. The Castillo de San Marcos is a key stop in St. Augustine as it is the oldest military fortress in the United States. We had a great time walking around Old Town and enjoyed a great wine tasting of Florida citrus wines. While in Florida we enjoyed time at the beach and a great seafood meal at Clark's Fish Camp (my personal favorite). We decided to be adventurous and try some exotic food while at Clark's. If we had known that the snake of the day, python, would be totally repulsive we definitely would have picked kangaroo or turtle. I LOVE trying new foods but I cannot recommend python. Imagine removing the sole of an old, sweaty gym shoe, covering it in batter and frying it. That's exactly what fried python tastes like! I've never chewed and chewed something only for it to remain in the same shape it was when I put it in my mouth. NEVER again!
We road tripped from Jacksonville to Charlotte, NC. On our way, we stopped and spent a day in Savannah, GA. If Savannah is known for anything other than coastal waters and historic homes, it has to be food. Of course we had great meals while were there and tried to burn them off by walking the Savannah River Walk. If you ever visit Savannah, we recommend the Pirate's House southern brunch buffet. It's delish! Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, okra, green beans, macaroni and cheese (the best I've ever had) squash casserole...mmm mmm! All kinds of southern goodness. If you are in the mood for spirits, the Key Lime Cooler is amazing as well.
Ending our trip in Charlotte was great because we got to spend time with many family members I don't get to see often. My aunt Michelle hosted a barbecue at her new home so that we could see as many people as possible while we were in town. We were also privileged to meet Isaac Taylor, Annalee and Chris Taylor's new baby! Isaac was lovable and cuddly, just as we expected. To see pictures from our vacation, use this link:
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