skeenut
Novice
I'm writing this from the cozy confines of our Campinn. We're staying in the campground on Jekyll Island off the coast of Georgia. This is night two and it's a breezy 50 or so degrees. The conditions inside are delightful. Carole is asleep and Ace is definitely drowsy. You can just hear the breeze come and go through the Spanish Moss encumbered live oaks.
We have a down featherbed over the standard mattress and some fabulous lightweight down hammocking quilts that are just perfect for temp regulating.
Kind of disappointed to be leaving Jekyll after only one full day. There's a tremendous amount of history here along with stunning natural beauty. And whoever is managing the permitting and development process new construction is doing a dandy job. This is truly a great destination if you love undeveloped oceanfront with historical preservation and presentation. And there's a large scale sea turtle rescue op with museum and tours. And great bike trails to EveryWhere. And did I mention golf? (I'm not a golfer so it gets last billing.)
We'll I'm off to dreamland myself. I'll to get some pics up tomorrow with technical observations and questions...(like how the heck do you set up the rain fly over the side tent? Mine looks like 4 year year old having a temper tantrum tried and then just gave up,halfway through.)
We'll be continuing the 95 slog north. Maybe stopping in Wilmington, NC for a day or two, then somewhere in Westbygodvirginia for a night to set up the dash home to Jersey. Plans are made to be dashed however so we are watching this little storm develop that might be working it's way up 95 with us. Might need to accelerate or slow down...
Well, TTFN,
Jeff, Carole and Ace
We have a down featherbed over the standard mattress and some fabulous lightweight down hammocking quilts that are just perfect for temp regulating.
Kind of disappointed to be leaving Jekyll after only one full day. There's a tremendous amount of history here along with stunning natural beauty. And whoever is managing the permitting and development process new construction is doing a dandy job. This is truly a great destination if you love undeveloped oceanfront with historical preservation and presentation. And there's a large scale sea turtle rescue op with museum and tours. And great bike trails to EveryWhere. And did I mention golf? (I'm not a golfer so it gets last billing.)
We'll I'm off to dreamland myself. I'll to get some pics up tomorrow with technical observations and questions...(like how the heck do you set up the rain fly over the side tent? Mine looks like 4 year year old having a temper tantrum tried and then just gave up,halfway through.)
We'll be continuing the 95 slog north. Maybe stopping in Wilmington, NC for a day or two, then somewhere in Westbygodvirginia for a night to set up the dash home to Jersey. Plans are made to be dashed however so we are watching this little storm develop that might be working it's way up 95 with us. Might need to accelerate or slow down...
Well, TTFN,
Jeff, Carole and Ace
However, we fell in love most with the area just northeast of Jacksonville....Emerald Isle (we stayed there most of our visits; quiet, beautiful beachfront areas), Swansboro, Moorehead City, Beaufort....this area is nice and more laid back, quaint little fishing type villages instead of the busier/touristy/party type beaches (excluding Altlantic Beach). Fort Macon State Park (home to a Civil War fort) on Emerald Isle is interesting and we really enjoyed going out to Shackleford Banks once and seeing the wild horses that live on the island. 