The Wandering Disciple

Savannah, Georgia: As the sun sets over the historic city of Savannah, the nightlife kicks into high gear and ghost tours are one of the most popular evening attractions in the city. Savannah is considered one of the most haunted cities in the country and the Sorrel-Weed House is one of the city’s most haunted. Built in 1840 for Francis Sorrel, the home has a rich history. It was here that Francis through some of the biggest parties in the city. He entertained the most prominent socialites of the city including General Sherman and General Lee. It even had its place in Hollywood history as the opening scene of Forrest Gump was filmed from the roof of the house. But it is the darker history that draws people to the home. Shortly after moving into the house, Francis married 17 year old Lucinda Moxely. But Lucinda died in the home five years later. Francis would later marry her little sister Matilda. But later she caught Francis having an affair with a slave named Molly and...

Savannah, Georgia: The second day of our Savannah road trip got off to a very chilly start. After a breakfast provided by our hotel, we headed out to our frosted over rental car. Having relocated to Florida in 1998, I forgotten how miserable the cold and heavy frost can be. But once the ice melted off the windshield enough to see, we headed towards the city to enjoy our day. We started our day with a trip to the Bonaventure Cemetery. Since we got their after it closed yesterday, we made sure to get there first thing in the morning. It is a short drive outside historic district and is definitely worth the trip. At 160 acres, it is the larges cemetery in Savannah. It is the final resting place for many prominent citizens. A good deal of time can be spent wondering the sprawling ground and looking at the intricate details of the headstones. From magnificent sculptures to heart-felt condolences, all can be seen here. We spend about an hour viewing some of the notable area...