Florida!

We did stay an extra day at Jekyll Island and it was a good choice. We took a leisurely breakfast and then borrowed two of the Marina's complementary bicycles. We rode to the historic area and visited the Turtle Hospital. After spending some time there we rode to the beach. It was not a beach sort of day so we didn't venture to the water. There were a few brave soles at the water but most were at the hotel pool. A storm cell was moving in so we ducked into a pub to wait it out. The rain came sideways but was short lived. When it stopped we rode back to the marina. 

This morning we got up early so we would have high tide to transit another low area. We got through it without any problems but the two inlets especially the first one at the Cumberland entrance was rough and had new shoals and low spots, plus the wind and tide were opposing. The second one at St Mary's Inlet wasn't near as bad. We didn't have to go out into the ocean for it, we just had to cross the river. 

We got to Fernadina Harbor Marina at about 12:30. It was a short day but were were still on the water for five hours. it gave us time to take a walk into the historic part of Fernadina Beach. 

Some pictures from yesterday and today. 

Hotel in historic Jekyll Island. 

A turtle being cared for at the Turtle Hospital. 

Larry on the bike path on Jekyll Island. 

The logs on Jekyll Island have eyes!

Boardwalk to the beach on Jekyll Island. 

Light house on Cumberland Island

Navel Station across from Cumberland Island. In the past we have seen submarines here. 

This research vessel is moored just off the marina we are at tonight. A cool way to not have the elements affect your sleep.