Isle of Hope (Savannah)

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Entrance to "Wormsloe"
This is 1.5 miles, there is another .75 miles beyond the fence.

The trip up the AICW on the Georgia border was very marsh laden low lands, and not much change in scenery.  We anchored out on Walberg Creek.  The site was selected due to a 'beach' for Daisy.  The creek was wide and the tidal swing was around 7 ft.  We needed a depth around 10-15 ft, and we found it easily on the north end, and that is where the beach was supposed to be located.  As we dropped anchor it set quickly, and we had 14 ft. Nice. It was raining.   I dropped the dinghy and mounted the engine, put Daisy on and we went to the 'beach'.  What the beach was, was actually shells, large and sharp.  Daisy did not like them at all.  She found a muddy area to do her business, while I was eaten alive by the damn noseeums.  We quickly made the trip back to the boat.  An electrical storm was approaching, it was very humid, and it was about 82 degrees.  As the storm approached the accompanying wind began to blow us around, but the anchor held with no problems, and we did our normal card playing and went to bed.  The next morning we passed the real beach. wow, that looks awesome.  Wish we knew the information was not written clearly, as we eventually learned it is actually a party area for local boaters.

Homes along the Isle of Hope Bluff

Personal Favorite

We made our way to Isle Of Hope Marina for our stop in Savannah.  Isle of Hope is a very nice and cozy, small, but beautiful community along the AICW.  It has been fun to walk the streets, especially along the river (AICW). We ate at the Driftwood (Grouper Taco, Shrimp Quesidilla).

Built from the
Wattle and Daub Technique
Very Strong, very cool to see up close

I visited Wormsloe a Georgia Historical Site.  This is the area (500 acres) that Noble W. Jones acquired as part of the colonization efforts.  Dating back to 1737 when construction began on this site, Jones was critical to the process of Georgia becoming a colony.  Descendants of Mr. Jones still own a small portion of the 500 acres, intact the tree lined picture is also their driveway.

This was a great walk and the beauty was unsurpassed for a tree lined road (driveway).

This is a functioning
Gas Lantern

Here you see the Lanterns,
Six of them.
Very Cool

We took the bus into Savannah for a long day trip to see the city.  We elected to take a trolly tour so that we could jump on and off when necessary.  It is difficult to not have a good time in Savannah.  The history, architecture, landscape, land marks, churches, restaurants, and tourist shops, all made for good entertainment.  It is no wonder over 800 movies have been filmed in some part in Savannah.

I absolutely loved the architecture, I could walk the streets of the historical district with my head looking up all day long.

The town squares, and their associated 'Square ovens', monuments, trees, and seating was just fun.

Pictures not doing a great job

FYI:  St Mark on the right upper

Pipe Organ
Polished Pipes

We made a stop at St Johns Basilica the Baptist Cathedral.  Simply stated, it was great. Of note (to me) was the wall mounted 3D (material I did not know I guess is was wood carvings) depictions of the stages leading to the crucifixion of Christ, and of course the pipe organ.

We had a brunch at Pirates House.  This place was built in the 1700's.  With the building in a state of antiquity, and the southern cooking brunch, it made for a great experience.  I am not the biggest chicken fan, but I did have the best grilled chicken I have ever had.

We paid extra to tour the Thomas Owens Mansion ($14) had a terrible docent, thus the experience was not what is should have been.  Glad we made the effort, but could have been better.

The river walk was fun, but a bit touristy.  The Savannah river is very busy with container ships (second in volume on the east coast).

Daisy and Popz navigating the AICW

Did I mention the damn noseeums?  PIA.