Feb 2 – 3, 2015   David and I walked miles on the beach this morning. This  seems to be E T’s choice direction to take us in.  She got to play with two adorable beagles and met a Newfoundland.

One of the neat things to do here that I didn’t mention before is touring  Atalaya, the former winter home of renowned sculptor, Anna Hyatt Huntington and her husband Archer Milton Huntington.  Anna has “roots” in Connecticut, I just can’t remember what they are, I’ll google later.  Atalaya  is a National Historic Landmark and it’s moorish – influenced architecture is impressive.  It costs $2 to tour, but walking the grounds is free.  There really is something for everyone here.

We didn’t plan to stay here more than a night.  Last year our cousins got caught in a snow/ice storm here and we didn’t want to take any chances.     Last night temperatures were in the 20’s  and this morning a cool 32 degrees.  We were walking the beach in winter hats and coats.   The high was 45 degrees.

On the road again … To one of my favorites,  Jekyll Island.  This is one of the few places away from CT that I would consider buying a home.  It is just my kind of place.  It is not commercial at all.  If you’re not fond of nature and spending time outdoors, this would be a place to just keep driving right on by.  If you’re planning on staying at the Jekyll Island Campground making a reservation well in advance is recommended.  We waited too long  last year and could only get two nights and had to change campsites. This year we have three nights.

GPS tells us that we won’t arrive until 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.   It’s an easy drive down Hwy 17, but  it’s tough on the heart.  Lots of poverty stricken areas along some stretches.

Next stop … Jekyll Island