John Berendt brought Savannah alive in his book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and while reading it I was immediately smitten and looked forward to visiting the dynamic city Berendt described. I finally had the opportunity to visit this southern city in the summer of 2008. Savannah did not disappoint, it was as genteel and hospitable as its reputation boasts; a truly beautiful city with a fascinating past. I look forward to experiencing Savannah's charms once again.