Day 6: Golf at Sanctuary Cove

Sanctuary Cove is a Davis Love Design/Fred Couples Signature golf course in Waverly, GA which is about 5 minutes from our RV park.  We had an early tee time there today and, WOW, what a beautiful course!  Aside from the fact that Love and Couples are two of my favorite Pro Golfers, I would play there over and over again.  It's a long Par 71 with one Par 5 on the back 9 (good thing because some of the Par 4's are as long as any Par 5 you'll find anywhere).  The fairways are wide, not much sand and very fair.  Overall, I'm quite pleased with my 98....and George had an 88!  Really fun time....

After golf, we returned to the RV, made lunch, showered and rested up a bit then went to see Hope Springs starring Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones at the local mall.  It just opened here yesterday and was really good.  Two of my favorite actors.  This was the very FIRST movie George and I went to together (at a movie theatre). Think I'll save the ticket stubs.  What a great way to spend a rainy afternoon!

Day 5: Fernandina Beach



Fernandina Beach



Brett's Waterway Cafe'

Drove down to Fernandina Beach today and had lunch at  Brett's Waterway Cafe' right on the intercoastal.  It was cloudy and breezy so we sat outside and admired the boats in the harbor.  More wonderful seafood at this coastal restaurant.  After lunch, we walked up and down Front Street but a storm was brewing so we high-tailed it home.  A little disappointing as we wanted to take the 5:00 Tour Boat to Cumberland Island....oh well, next  time.

Day 4: St. Marys, GA

On the drive over to St. Marys this morning, I called my former Johnson and Higgins boss, Dick Hartung, who lives there now.  I found this out from a former co-worker.  Dick was quite surprised to hear from me but still recognized my voice.  He graciously invited George and I to his home on very short notice.  He and wife, Winona, bought this 100+ year old house in the heart of St. Marys historic distric.  The house was restored 7 years ago but they have been busy over the past 5 months putting their personal touches on it.  Winona is an interior designer and, it was so beautifully done, I asked if  Southern Living was on their way over as well.  I'm so glad I got to visit with Dick and Winona and their special place.



Hartung House



Dick and Winona
















It started pouring rain after we left the Hartung's so we headed back to the RV, played UNO and  fixed dinner at home.

Day 3: Jekyll Island

The sun came out today so we toured the picturesque Jekyll Island, GA which is the island just south of St Simons.  First of all, there is a $6 charge to get onto the island which is a bit annoying, however, we paid it and, I have to say, it was worth it.  The island is shaped like a mushroom cap and we drove it full circle so to speak. 

There are 3 - 18 Hole Golf Courses and 1 - 9 Hole Course in the interior of the island. The outerbounds of the island are reserved for beach-front hotels and public beach access.  This is a very family-friendly, affordable vacation island with a Water Park, Picnic Areas, Wildlife viewing areas, a Soccer Camp, a 4-H Club Camp, Horseback Riding and a Fishing Pier.  Of course we also discovered lots of cute local shoppes.

The beach was beautiful and we were blessed with nice summer breezes so we chose the only restaurant located right on the ocean.  At Fin's On The Beach, we had another wonderful seafood meal with an ocean view to match.  I had Shrimp and Corn Chowder with a Shrimp Caesar Salad Wrap which was yumm.  As you can tell by now, I love shrimp and I also love the movie Forrest Gump so don't get me started.  They served the traditional hushpuppies with our beverage and they were THE BEST!  Also served with homemade remoulade sauce.  Seems like every restaurant on the coast has their own "homemade" recipe.  George had a Shrimp Po Boy which he once again devoured.

Day 2: Seeing Sea Island

After raining cats and dogs all night, we woke up to 2 water leaks which was a bit scary. One was over the dining booth and the cushion was soaking wet. Of course I sat on it which is how we discovered that leak. The other one was above the window on my side of the cab so towels are everywhere.

After the rain stopped, we went for a drive to St Simons Island and Sea Island.  Sea Island is a very small, half-moon shaped slither of land to the east of St Simons and can only be reached from St Simons Island or by sea.  Sea Island is a residentially affulent area and home of the famous 5* Cloisters Hotel and Resort.  It is also home of one of my favorite golfers, Davis Love III.

The Cloister is Sea Island's central experience, encompassing the full spectrum of resort amenities and activities. Accommodations at The Cloister have received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Forbes Five-Star award. At the heart of The Cloister is the main building, Sea Island's Mediterranean-masterpiece, inspired by the original 1928 Cloister building. This renowned architectural icon extends into lush, captivating gardens, while rising boldly at river's edge. From a bird's-eye view, The Cloister encompasses a sprawling range of buildings and amenities, including the Sea Island Yacht Club, The Cloister Spa, and The Cloister Beach Club. Fine dining is an essential part of The Cloister experience. Four dining establishments are housed within The Cloister area, including the renowned Georgian Room – Georgia's only Forbes Five-star restaurant.

Back on St Simons, we had lunch at Iguana's Seafood which is reported to have the best shrimp on the island and I can attest that it is outstanding.  They make their own remoulade sauce which is served with the shrimp...yumm.  The cole slaw was very good also...very sweet and not too mayonaisey.  I especially enjoyed the hush puppies and placed a "to go" order.  George had fried oysters and a crab cake sandwich which, I assume, must have been good as he woofed it down so quickly, I didn't have time to sample...thanks George!

After lunch, we walked around Mallery Street where there were lots of shops and, ultimately, the Atlantic Ocean and the St Simons Pier. 

UDDEN, Udden, udden....we're on the road again!

Day 1 of our week long vacation to one of our favorite campgrounds in South GA - Coastal GA RV Resort which is a very short drive from Jekyll Island.  We were fortunate enough to get a lot on the beautiful lake thanks to "someone's" acumen in making advanced reservations (ahem)!

We plan to explore Jekyll, St Simon's and Sea Island's this week plus, one of my favorite cities - Savannah.  I'm definately going to Bonaventure Cemetery to see if our ghost is there (long story from our Thanksgiving 2011 trip). 

Arrived here about 3:00 and, after getting settled in, we hawked out the nearest Walmart to purchase nuts and bolts so George could repair our kitchen sink.  Yep, it wouldn't be an RV trip without something going whacko.