No Charleston360 post today, I take liberty to use one of my 5 allowed days off from it.  Instead, I say Merry Christmas from the coast!  No snow? Well, here's a sandman instead of a snowman, enjoying a sunset.

I'm delighted to be away from the warm southern weather to spend some time in wintery Wisconsin today with loved ones and family I haven't seen for a while.

Merry Christmas!

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Such a nautical town.  This is a fountain sculpture along River Street, Savannah GA.

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This is a view of the Old Talmadge Memorial Bridge which spans the Savannah River.  This river is the route of many cargo ships, sail boats and tugs like the little tug in this photo.  A very busy river indeed.

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A tall ship docked along the Savannah River.

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While most of you start traveling for Christmas, I will take you back to our recent little get-away. 

When you want a little vacation, but don't want to travel far from Charleston, where do you go?  Savannah, Georgia.

I revealed some of the holiday light photos earlier, and will now share the rest of my favorite shots from this lovely nearby city.

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Looks like a friend of our pet hedgehog.  Really, its a common sea urchin found in the tidal areas along our coast.

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Hangin Out.

This is a unique look at the local alligators!

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Here is a friendly face at the aquarium where I volunteer.

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Can you see them?  Look closely.  
Flounder buried under the sand in hopes of hiding.  

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A fun part of their tradition in Savannah is a parade along River Street.  This was my favorite 'float'.

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A few more lovely decorations near the area, but the lack of snow makes it seem a little less festive.  

These were from Savannah, Georgia.  Average temps here are around 60 degrees during the day.  A short drive for a fun get-away.  Much as I miss seeing snow for Christmas, I do love the comfortable weather for outdoor activities!

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Getting ever closer to Christmas Day, and I still love seeing all the decorations out there.

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My kind of Christmas decorations!