Georgia On My Mind
17 November 2012 | Isle of Hope Marina, Savannah
Snshine & High of 60F
Well, last evening was spent in undoubtly the prettiest spot we have visited on our miles both north & southbound on the ICW.
We docked in Harbour Town Basin, Hilton Head Island & what a treat. Harbour Town is easily recognized by the pretty red & white stripe lighthouse at the mouth of the harbour but the inside basin is just as impressive. Quaint little shops & restuarants line the harbor & as an added bonus, yesterday afternoon/evening they were busy decorating the trees & buildings with Christmas Lights, adding a very festive touch.
I think we were all a bit sad to leave this morning as it is a truly beautiful little island ( 12miles long x 5 miles wide) & certainly a little piece of paradise.
It was a big "Hurrah" when we crossed from South Carolina to Georgia & Tonight we are about ten miles south of south of Savannah in a pretty little marina called Isle of Hope. Todays run was very short & non eventful, compared to yesterdays undocking in Beaufort when the tide decided to show us who is boss.
We took a walk this afternoon, just outside the marina gates, down a street lined with huge old cypres trees draped in spanish moss, bordered with huge homes overlooking the ICW waterway. Money does not buy happiness but it can certainly provide homes that boggle the imagination with a view thrown in just as an added bonus.
We utilized the marina courtesy car tonight to introduce Dave & Annie to our very favourite restuarant, one that we frequented in our stays in Savannah in spring 2010. It was a bit of a hike on narrow dark roads but with the capable assistance of our trusty GPS we made it there & back safely. Again, our memory did not let us down & Tubby Tanks delivered an excellent seafood meal in a very easygoing relaxing admostphere, just what the Dr ordered.
Tomorrow we will catch a cab into downtown Savannah & brouse around the riverfront area. So, this means a "sleep in" day. I could get used to this easy lifestyle.!!
Our friend the sun finally made an appearance today & we actually saw the temp go to 62F. What a record & hopefully just the beginning of the warm weather. After all, we are only 126 miles from the Florida border so it is about time!! But, I am not packing away my parka just yet..............