Jekyll Island is one of the "Golden Isles of Georgia" which is a group of four barrier islands that run along Georgia's coast. Some of the islands have elite resorts and fabulous mansions owned by the wealthy. Of the four islands, Jekyll is the least expensive to live on. The land on the island is owned by the State of Georgia but residents have long-term leases. Today I … [Read more...] about More Driftwood from Jekyll Island
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War and Peace on Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island in Georgia has an interesting history which begins, of course, with native americans who originally inhabited the island. They fished and farmed crops such as pumpkins, tobacco, sunflower and maize. Explorers from Spain officially claimed the island in 1510 and about 50 years later it was claimed for France (even though Spain already claimed it). The French … [Read more...] about War and Peace on Jekyll Island
Sticks in the Sand
"Sticks in the Sand" is what my husband kept calling it - making fun of my Driftwood Beach destination I was so looking forward to in Georgia. By the end, it ended up being one of his favourite beaches because it is so unique. The trick here is to try to simplify the composition. It may look like there is just one big tree trunk or 3 or 4 branches sticking out, but in … [Read more...] about Sticks in the Sand
Jekyll Island, Georgia
When we were returning from Newfoundland we met a couple of super nice guys on the ferry. We shared stories about our mutual adventures in Newfoundland and it helped make the trip go faster. Mark and Bob told us all about the place they recently moved to: Jekyll Island in Georgia. A small, quiet, laid-back island with lovely beaches, great bike trails and a beautiful campground … [Read more...] about Jekyll Island, Georgia
Hilton Head and Tybee Barrier Islands
We visited many of the barrier islands in South Carolina and Georgia on our way south. The barrier islands all have beautiful sandy beaches on the eastern shore and salt water marshes on the western shore. In South Carolina, the upscale Hilton Head Island is the best place for riding bikes. We rented a couple of bikes and rode along the hard packed beach and along some of … [Read more...] about Hilton Head and Tybee Barrier Islands