12 October 2016

Thanks Augusta!

James Brown statue, Augusta, Georgia
We made the most of Augusta, Georgia during our evacuation days. At first it seemed oddly abandoned and we finally asked why we were the only ones at what appeared to be a popular lunch spot on a lovely day. They looked at us strangely and said, "there is a hurricane coming, you know." Well, yes, I did know but this was our safe place. It hadn't dawned on me that their schools were cancelled as well.

By the next day everyone roaming and shopping were fellow east coast strays comparing notes and fears. I suggested that the antique store post a Welcome Refugee sign. My son got some work done and I listened in on periodic team meetings from home and in between we wandered the downtown, took the canal boat ride and caught a few movies. Thanks for the welcome Augusta.


7 comments:

Kate said...

Sounds like a rather pleasant enforced mini-vacation.

Catalyst said...

Now what's that darned horse doing up on that balcony? And more important, how did he get there?

William Kendall said...

I see the love lock tradition is there as well.

The dog's a cutie!

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Charlestonjoan said...

It was! It is such a stressful time. I kept wanting to shop and then it dawned on me that I might not even have a home to go home to and put my wallet away.

Charlestonjoan said...

Remember the cow invasion years ago? Some cities had cows, turtles, mermaids and horses. I was once in Aiken, SC and there were horse statues painted by local artists. This looks like one of those. I have no idea who they got it up there but I bet I am not the only one who has taken a picture of it.

Charlestonjoan said...

I think the locks have become a problem and have weighed down bridges enough that they had to cut them off. It is better when they are on a frame specially designed for the purpose. Still fun to see.