We left the Okefenokee Swamp with wonderful memories, and made our way to the east and the ocean. We drove to Waycross again but instead of turning south, we went on to the east.
We had to pay to enter Jekyll Island, which I had not expected. I don't remember how much it was. We found our hotel -- literally the only one on the beachfront. We drove around virtually the entire island -- lots of houses, few hotels, few restaurants. We ended up eating lunch at Dairy Queen.
The island was formerly a very posh resort, and there is still a strong feeling of that here. We drove around the grounds and I will admit to being very impressed by the gorgeous live oaks and Spanish moss.
We visited the Sea Turtle Center, which rescues and helps sea turtles. A wonderful cause but unfortunately we found the center to be only mildly interesting.
The hotel was fine, and had a nice breakfast the next morning, with a wonderful ocean view.
We just didn't connect to this place. Part of the problem, I admit, was the weather. The wind was so terribly strong that we couldn't be out on the beach for more than a few minutes.
But the whole thing was to me too "resort" and "old money". Not my thing at all.
The next morning we went south to Fernandina and Amelia Island in Florida. Once again, we just never formed a connection here. The beach itself was lovely, and it was warm enough the second day that we were able to lay out in out bathing suits.
Amelia Island is dominated by resorts, and just reeks of Money and Exclusivity -- as I said, just not our things.
Our hotel was at the northern end and was really only steps from the beach.
This was the view from our balcony (which was actually too small to do anything more than perhaps stand on):
As I said, the beach was lovely, and not at all crowded:
Nicer weather the next day saw us on the beach and in the water -- along with a few other folks:
We then drove to the Jacksonville Airport and flew first to Atlanta, and then to Norfolk. The further adventures will come later!
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