Mike and Beth's Adventures

Beth and the Waving Girl of Savannah April 3rd - 7th, 2022 We all arrive in new cities with preconceived thoughts about what the experience will be.   I certainly arrived in Savannah in this manner.   After spending four days in this charming city, I found it exceeded my expectations. Mike with Prohibition Era Model A Ford The first thing I noticed was the high level of pride residents felt toward their city.   This was seen in the effort that had been invested in restoring and maintaining buildings and homes.   Also new construction was accomplished in a manner which was consisted with city’s predominant the architectural themes.   The only exception was the Federal Buildings, clearly out of step with the city’s overall goal. The Savannah Cotton Exchange We did a food tour while in town. This gave us a chance to not only eat our way through Savannah.   In doing so it became clear you could not only find delicious and imaginative food, but also to see...

Sunset over Wahoo Island Georgia April, 2022 The Georgia Barrier Islands become the dominant element of your boating experience as you traverse the coastline north from Florida into South Carolina.  These islands, often know as the “Golden Isles” are short and wide islands separated by deep tidal inlets and sounds.  To seaward, extensive sand shoal systems are present and can provide storm protect to the islands.   Barrier Island Between the barrier islands and the mainland there are 2 -10 miles of salt marshlands.  These are largely undeveloped.  The vegetation is primarily smooth cordgrass.  Some marshes are bordered by needlerush, spike grass or saltgrass, and glasswort.  Islands within the salt marshes are known as “hammocks”.  The hammocks provide sanctuary for wildlife away from encroaching human development.  There are roosting and nesting areas for Ibises, Herons, and Wood Storks. Wood Storks   Tides, which at 6- 10 feet,...