Savannah, GA

I was unable to receive a signal for the internet here in Georgia until tonight.

We left around 8 AM yesterday and traveled about 65 miles. We anchored in South River Creek and had a quiet evening. The current was strong, the creek was linked to the inlet for the ocean. We did turn on our anchor with the tide change but Larry was still up to check during the night.

When they say it isn't a question of if you will go a ground but when, it is very true. After taking the helm myself for only a few minutes we went a ground in the channel. Larry drove us off and we went very careful for a while. Georgia is notorious for shoaling and no dredging.

We traveled though miles and miles of marsh, not quite what I expected in Georgia. We were deluged by horse flies most of the day. We were like crazy people swatting horse flies and dodging shoals. We were more than ready to take a break last night.

We woke early this morning and were under way by 7:30 AM. Today went better no going a ground but the horse flies came out about 9:30. We decided we couldn't do this again, out came the rest of the enclosure and the screens. Larry keeps saying how much he didn't want them but is glad he changed his mind. They have saved us from the cold and now horse flies. We know it was money well spent.

The picture is of a channel marker with decoration on top, a large bird nest, makes navigating a little difficult from a distance. Gotta love Georgia!

We have enjoyed our evening here at Isle of Hope. We went for a walk to go to dinner about a mile away from the marina. We found that they have no sidewalks here along the road. We were about half way there and a local stopped and ask if we wanted a ride. We were glad we said yes when we found out how far away the restaurant was. The hostess gave us a ride back, it was dark when we left. The meal was delicious and the service superb. This is a stop for the return trip in the Fall. We would like to spend some time sightseeing here.

We will turn in early tonight and be up early tomorrow morning!