whelmed by what we we, We even saw the live birth of a baby dolphin.
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| tiny fin |
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Additional photos.... Birds
One thing I love about traveling down the ICW is viewing the wild life. Tom and I regularly are over
whelmed by what we we, We even saw the live birth of a baby dolphin.
whelmed by what we we, We even saw the live birth of a baby dolphin.
We are in Florida... finally... just a tad warmer
1/14/2016
Cocoa Village Marina
I can't believe that is has been over a month and two major holidays since I last posted to this blog. Getting lazy... or really it is the WI-fi connections that are such a bother.
We spent Christmas and New Years at Brunswick Landing Marina. I can't sing praises loud enough for the facility and staff. We had great dinners, everyone bringing in side dishes and desserts to add on to turkey and ham. The weather was terrific but blustery days were on there way and we need to move south.
We picked an almost perfect weather window and went out in the Atlantic... motored to the St Johns River and up 23 miles to Mulberry Cove Marina on the Navel Air Station. This is a hidden gem of a facility at only 9$ ... yes 9$ per day. It was great having a commissary and NEX to shop in. We also spent time with Bridget and Martin Green, finished all the paper work to get Florida drivers license and plates, then off again.
We stayed in the ICW,a three day trip to Cocoa Village. We had a WOW moment witnessing the birth of a dolphin. There were eagles, osprey, white pelicans as well as frolicking dolphins to keep me busy.
While in Brunswick, we spent a day touring Jekyll Island. There they have the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
Cocoa Village Marina
I can't believe that is has been over a month and two major holidays since I last posted to this blog. Getting lazy... or really it is the WI-fi connections that are such a bother.
We spent Christmas and New Years at Brunswick Landing Marina. I can't sing praises loud enough for the facility and staff. We had great dinners, everyone bringing in side dishes and desserts to add on to turkey and ham. The weather was terrific but blustery days were on there way and we need to move south.
We picked an almost perfect weather window and went out in the Atlantic... motored to the St Johns River and up 23 miles to Mulberry Cove Marina on the Navel Air Station. This is a hidden gem of a facility at only 9$ ... yes 9$ per day. It was great having a commissary and NEX to shop in. We also spent time with Bridget and Martin Green, finished all the paper work to get Florida drivers license and plates, then off again.
We stayed in the ICW,a three day trip to Cocoa Village. We had a WOW moment witnessing the birth of a dolphin. There were eagles, osprey, white pelicans as well as frolicking dolphins to keep me busy.
While in Brunswick, we spent a day touring Jekyll Island. There they have the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
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| one of the turtles rescued |
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| Jekyll Island Lights up the Live Oaks in The Jekyll Island Club Historic District |
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| horse drawn Cinderella Coach |
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| The Crackles are terrible, swarming and perching everywhere. this Red Tail Hawk claimed a perch on the top of our mast and we didn't have a crackle for hours |
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| Driftwood beach Jekyll Island |
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| one of my Christmas presents from Tom was a Sunset Beach ride |
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| statue made from garbage collected off shore |
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| sunset off Jekyll Island |
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| not all the boats coming into the St Johns River clear the rock Jetties |
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| Tom and I were trying to find the name of this Air Craft Carrier |
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| We were bouncing on the incoming waves but I finally got a steady shot I don't think the name of the carrier is Beware of Jet Blast and Rotors. Anyone have a clue |
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
12/01
Today was another outdoor day. We went back to St Simon Island and took the Saint Simons Colonial Island Trolley Tour with Captain Rod at the wheel. We traveled through the island, getting the local info on places to eat, visit, and all the local history. Haskel from Skye joined Tom and I on our adventure finishing with a superb meal at Del Sur.
Also discovered Candied Bacon Ice Cream .. at Moo Cow Ice cream store on St. Simons. This was a delicious treat after our walk on the beach
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| He does not own a boat or he would not be attracting and feeding these birds |
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| view from Pier park |
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| could not pass it up this bird finally decided it was not a good thing to eat, funny but sad to watch |
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| Captain Rod our Tour Guide |
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| St. Simon light house |
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| I love the moss covered live oak trees |
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| and knitting, one cowl finished and sent on its way |
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| owl hat finished |
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| and a little Christmas decorating |
Brunswick, Ga and St Simon Island --- Fun
12/01
Wow time does fly when you are having fun. The weather has been fantastic, cool evenings to keep the pesky bug count down warm 70's in the afternoon to go out exploring, shopping, scrub the bird poo off deck, knit, in general chill.
A word about our marina .. Brunswick Landing Marina... this is a Gem. The staff is knowledgeable about the area and all things boat. There is a club house with free cold beer all the time, free laundry facility, wine tasting every Monday,Wednesday and Friday... and they put on a great Thanksgiving feast, with pass around food and stories. I sincerely want to stay for Christmas and if this gorgeous weather holds out we just might not move south until January.
Then there is Brunswick. The restaurants, markets, shops are a treat. There is the Copper Pig, a farmers market, butcher shop barbecue business... and there are a lot of barbecue places around here... the catch is they advertise a live Alligator... just had to stop. The inside market was beyond expectations, the aroma of cooking foods, Collard greens fabulous... I never did go look at the Alligator.. have to go back for dinner. Another stop I want to make is Willie's Wee Nee Wagon... famous for its pork chop sandwich.
Now photos of Astronomical high Tides, and beach walk at St Simons ... The time spent here is relaxing and fun.
Wow time does fly when you are having fun. The weather has been fantastic, cool evenings to keep the pesky bug count down warm 70's in the afternoon to go out exploring, shopping, scrub the bird poo off deck, knit, in general chill.
A word about our marina .. Brunswick Landing Marina... this is a Gem. The staff is knowledgeable about the area and all things boat. There is a club house with free cold beer all the time, free laundry facility, wine tasting every Monday,Wednesday and Friday... and they put on a great Thanksgiving feast, with pass around food and stories. I sincerely want to stay for Christmas and if this gorgeous weather holds out we just might not move south until January.
Then there is Brunswick. The restaurants, markets, shops are a treat. There is the Copper Pig, a farmers market, butcher shop barbecue business... and there are a lot of barbecue places around here... the catch is they advertise a live Alligator... just had to stop. The inside market was beyond expectations, the aroma of cooking foods, Collard greens fabulous... I never did go look at the Alligator.. have to go back for dinner. Another stop I want to make is Willie's Wee Nee Wagon... famous for its pork chop sandwich.
Now photos of Astronomical high Tides, and beach walk at St Simons ... The time spent here is relaxing and fun.
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| sun set |
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| Who knew that Lemon trees have thorns |
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| We had three days of super high tides. When we came in ( at normal high tide) we had 11' of water under our keel at the slip. At Super high tide we had 20' |
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| of course this leads to a super low tide and a hike up hill |
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| beautiful day for a walk on the beach. Tom even collected shells for me |
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| and I am finishing projects in time to mail |
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