Over 60% of land on Jekyll Island must
be kept natural. This makes this little island, not only a place of
beauty, but a pleasure to explore. Today we decided to explore
several areas of the island including the nine hole golf course.
Before heading to the golf course we stopped at the shopping centre,
a cluster of container like buildings sitting just above the dunes.
After purchasing our supplies we stopped to chat with a couple from
Ontario, before heading off to the golf course. Unfortunately, the
golf course was closed, just for today, for maintenance. We then put
plan B into play and headed for St. Andrews picnic area where we ate
lunch under the Georgia pines, walked to the wildlife viewing area,
read a number of plaques explaining the significance of the area
(slaves were landed here in the 1800's after slavery was abolished),
and walked along the beach. We had a long conversation with a couple
from Ottawa with whom we shared RV travel stories.
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| Intercoastal Waterway Marker |
Gazing out at the red and green
numbered markers on the Intercoastal Waterway System brought back
many fond memories. I sailed up the Intercoastal from the Florida
Keys to New York and then on to Halifax, with my parents in the
1970's on their 35 ft. Schooner. They had sailed the boat down to
Florida in July and I quit my job in December to join them for a six
month adventure.
We visited the historic district of
Jekyll Island where there are “cottages” and a clubhouse built by
Roosevelts, Morgans and other American rich folk. If I hadn't read
the word “cottage” I would have said something like, “Wow, look
at that mansion.”
A stop at the Dairy Queen completed our
day of exploring Jekyll Island.
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