Here are a few photos from our recent Southern tour:

Proud to Have Presented Scholarships To These Worthy Skater/Scholars in Greensboro at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Was Fun to See Our Best Hope For an Ladies Olympic Champion, Alysa Liu Up Close

The Amazing Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC. Unfortunately, We Did Not Have Clear Weather Like This

Having a Private Tour Gave Us Access to the Biltmore Roofs and Other Exclusive Access

Even On An Overcast Day, the Views From and Privacy of the Estate Are Impressive

As Are the Lavish Interior Rooms

Not to Mention the Light Fixtures

A Trolly Ride Around Downtown Asheville

A Tour of the Charleston Waterfront and Historic Center

Charleston Has Charming Park Areas

Charleston’s Famous Colored Stucco Buildings Known as Rainbow Row

Savannah’s College of Art and Design Has Over 10,000 Students and Contributes to Savannah’s Artsy Vibe

The Waving Girl Statue on Savannah’s Waterfront Greeted Ships For Decades

Savannah’s Golden Domed City Hall

Savannah is Filled with Charming Residential Streets Like This One

One of the More Impressive Mansions in Savannah is the Armstrong House Owned by A Hotel Magnate

One of Savannah’s Famous 22 Squares. This one, Monterey Square is Opposite Mercer House, the Site of The Crime of “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”

Mercer House of “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” Fame is Under Construction

The Impressive Interior of Savannah’s St. John the Baptist Cathedral

We Had Lunch At One of Savannah’s Best Restaurants, the Olde Pink House

The Pink House Dates from 1789 and Jim Williams, the Lead Character in “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” Renovated The Restaurant

The Pink House’s Upscale Ballroom

The Pink House Serves Decadent Desserts

A Park Bench Dedicated to Savannah’s Famous Resident Composer, Johnny Mercer Whose Music is Featured in the Movie “Midnight..”

Close Up of the Johnny Mercer Bench

The Entrance to Club One, Savannah’s Main Gay Bar, and the One Where The Lady Chablis Was Based

Dawn Dupree, the Lady Chablis’ Dress Designer (who is featured in the book) Bartends at Club One and Is a Deserved Award Winner

Even Savannah’s Airport Lounge Is Charming and Out of the Ordinary

The Only Photo We Were Allowed to Take at Atlanta’s Famous Stripper Bar “Swinging Richards”

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