Sunday, 11/01/15 - Savannah to Crescent River Anchorage
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| Today's trip was through some crazy twists & turns - all day! |
Today ended up being a much longer day than we originally planned. The big concern was with many places along the waterway with shoaling problems that would require us to transit them at a mid tide or higher due to low, unpredictable water depths.
The original plan was to go 26 miles & anchor. However, the tides were so favorable and the surrounding countryside so monotonous that we kept going. The next spot was another 12 miles away but once there, we decided to keep going. The third anchorage we had identified was 15 additional miles from the second. However, with a fairly strong wind, we didn't like that anchorage so we kept going.
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| Most of the scenery today was salt marsh with a few trees |
Finally, around 3:30, we found a spot that looked just right. It was a wide and deep river that intersected with the intracoastal waterway. We went up river about a mile to check out other spots and settled on a bend close to the waterway. Though a bit windy, the strong current and great holding made for a very quiet and calm anchorage.
Around sundown, another smaller boat anchored about 1/2 mile upriver from us. Otherwise, it was just us.
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| We had lots of birds chasing us most of the day |
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| Our Crescent River anchorage was pleasant and calm |
Monday, 11/02/15 - Crescent River to Jekyll Island
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| Our neighbor left at first light |
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What a great way to
enjoy that first cup of coffee |
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| Notice all the fishing trawlers with their booms up |
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| We had lots of dolphin encounters both days |
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Carol loves to call out to the dolphins
who seem to respond and stay longer
and turn & look at her |
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| The clubhouse at Jekyll Island |
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| Our destination is just beyond the bridge |
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| Coming into our slip at Jekyll Island |
Monday, 11/02 - Jekyll Island
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| With over 35 miles of bike trails, this is a great place to explore by bike |
In the late 1800's, Jekyll Island was a very exclusive island for 18 of the country's wealthiest businessmen. This is where they came during January, February & March to get away from the northern winter, the rest of the world and to socialize with their peers. They each built their own "modest" cottage but did not include any kitchens as they all took their meals in the clubhouse in order to foster camaraderie.
When having their meals, over 1/6 of the entire world's wealth was present in the room! This is also where they created the Federal Reserve system as a way to preserve "their" wealth.
We loved the little non-denominational chapel. Unfortunately, they didn't allow pictures inside so Jim took a couple on the sly when the tour guide wasn't looking.
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Their lovely little chapel was adorned with
priceless stained glass windows. |
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| A gargoyle guardian of the chapel |
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With multiple layers of glass that were folded, curled and stained,
Tiffany created a true masterpiece |
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Notice Tiffany's signature at the bottom right.
This is one of 5 that he personally signed. |
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The other stained glass window was also remarkable, both for it's
coloring and for it's rich, hidden symbolism. |
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This turtle center rescues & rehabilitates wounded turtles
before releasing them back to the wild |
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| Each tank had a "patient" who was being cared for |
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| Food for one of the turtles |
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| Notice the large, suspended turtle skeleton |
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| On our way over to the Atlantic, we saw quite a few deer |
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| Notice the double rainbow over the ocean! |
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We made it back to the marina
before any rain hit
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