Florida!

We crossed the St. Mary's river and poof we were in Florida. It felt odd. We've never made it to Florida this early in the season. Albeit we were in northern Florida, but Florida nonetheless. Similar to our southern Georgia wanderings, we would spend plenty of time at Amelia Island - a week on the mooring ball at Fernandina Beach Marina. Why - well its a great spot and we had lots of visitors planned.

Our first guests were Kevin and Marlene. Friends from back home, Kevin and Marlene are in the process of relocating to Florida. We had a great time catching up on each others adventures.

A few days later Dave's brother, Matt, joined us. Matt would be spending the Thanksgiving week with us.

With some wheels to get around in, we experienced Amelia Island beyond the Fernandina Hstoric District. We were quite surprised to see how Amelia quickly changes from the quaint downtown district to the 'burbs' with plenty of shopping and services. While we took the opportunity to stock the pantry, Matt chose more important stocking items - a bottle of Captain Morgan's to toast his holiday by.

While on the island we visited Fort Clinch State Park. Its an old Civil War fort that has been very well preserved. I'd love to show you photos, but unfortunately on this day I would forget the camera. We also enjoyed the beach and just exploring the Amelia neighborhoods.

With our Amelia touring complete it is time to give Matt a little taste of the intracoastal. So south we go.

The Admiral

11/16 - 11/22/2010