7/28/2019

Weekly Update 7/28/2019

I went to see Lion King this week. I was a little disappointed because it was so violent. Com’on, Wilma, you knew the story, you knew animals died in the story, what was the surprise? But I think seeing it on Broadway when Scar dances to his death, and seeing a cartoon which of course is not reality, is different than watching real lions fighting. My favorite production will always be the live theater one.

Kay, Jane and I took a day trip to Jekyll Island on Tuesday. We met at the Walmart out by 95 and they left their cars there while I drove. When we got there, we bought tickets for the guided tram tour around the historic district, but had just missed the 11 am tour. We wandered over to the Faith Chapel and went inside that. It is lovely, with it’s Tiffany stained glass windows! We had packed sandwiches (I made PB&J), and decided to eat before the tram instead of waiting until later when we’d be at Driftwood Beach. Then we had the tram tour, which included going inside one “cottage” and the caretakers house. The guide was about 12 years old, but he was very good. After that, we went to the Sea Turtle Center. They were doing a feeding while we were there, but it was crowded (and even I don’t want to elbow my way past little children so I can get a better view) and we couldn’t see too much. We drove to the other side of the island to walk on Driftwood Beach, which is amazing, with all the skeletons of trees that have been washed ashore. Then we drove back to where the cars were, and I left them there. It was a long day, and I’m delighted that I had the chance to spend time with these good friends.

I had a chance to eat out a few times this week. Wednesday, the BHS held it’s volunteer luncheon at Bella’s. It was nice to see everyone, as I rarely get to talk to most of the volunteers. They’re at the Visitor Center when I’m not, so unless I see them when I’m opening or locking up, I don’t see them. Saturday afternoon, there was a cookout at MP at the pool. Being the great cook that I am, I got a bag of Ruffles to take, and spent an hour or so with my neighbors. Sunday, because it’s Restaurant Week in Savannah, I met five ladies at Leoci’s for dinner. I had been to this restaurant years ago when it was downtown, but this is a new one that opened in a strip plaza outside of the city. It was a great meal, and a wonderful company.