Thursday, August 19, 2004

Jekyll Island

Thursday    Aug. 19, 2004        Today we spent at the beach on Jekyll Island in south Georgia.   Ten miles of uncrowed beach with its fine white sand.  Absolutly beautiful.  We  could smell that salt air before we got there.  The water was a perfect swim tempature, even for Bob.   

 There is a lot to see beside the beachs including a historic district, shopping, bike trails, golfing and sightseeing tours.   I couldn't believe it but, there is aso a water park there. 

 There is also a millionaires village with wonderful old estate houses.  For many years in the past the  Island was the exclusive domain of the Jektll Island Club and a winter retreat for some of America's most elite families.  Some of these houses can now be rented by the week for a mere $3000.  

 All in all we enjoyed our day here.  Legend has it....."Once your feet touch the sands of Jekyll Island you will always come back. "   I hope this is true.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

The pictures make me want to go there.  Being at the beach would be perfect today.  But, alas, I must make some pennies to pay the bills.

Have a wonderful time!

Anonymous said...

It sure sounds like you two have a nice life...I'm envious!  Enjoyed the pics!

Anonymous said...

wouldn't it be fun to rent one of those homes just for a week if ya had the money? Glad you like the place