The first of April, just ahead of the heat, humidity, and bugs, we left Florida and headed north. This is the first time that we’ll spend an entire year east of the Mississippi in our travels. We’ve looked forward to this adventure—which will take us all the way to the Maritimes—for years. To ease into our […]
Archive for Georgia
As I’ve said before, were it not for my elderly parents in Apalachicola, we would not spend every winter in Florida. And as I’ve also said before, we’re lucky that Florida is a tropical paradise and offers so many things we enjoy—crystal clear spring-fed rivers, abundant birds, sugar sand beaches, and fresh seafood. We always […]
Savannah is the poster child for Southern charm. Elegant historic homes border lush town squares adorned with fountains and statues. Church spires rise above magnificent oaks. Spanish moss sways in the breeze, cobblestone streets line the riverfront and Southern accents prevail. Legend has it that General Sherman, best remembered for setting fire to the Confederacy […]
Just 40 miles from our last stop where we visited Cumberland Island, we settled in for a few days to explore more islands off the coast of Georgia. This time, the Golden Isles of Jekyll and St. Simons were our destination. Intriguing history, beautiful beaches, and great biking awaited us on these two lovely islands. And […]
After five years of full-time traveling, the allure of the road hasn’t lost its appeal. We always look forward to hitching up and setting out on a new adventure, even more so when we’ve been in one place for a while. At the end of March, after two months in Florida, we were happy to […]
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