Skidaway Istland State Park

We arrived at Skidaway Island State Park on Wednesday too late to see much so on Thursday morning we took a nice walk in the forest incorporated into the park. The forest here is a combination of the longleafed pine, several variety of palms, and live oaks which produce an acorn about one third the size or smaller than the oak trees in the north. The oaks are dressed out in Spanish Moss that often hangs down well over six feet! It is lovely and appears not to damage the tree.

We were anticipating seeing lots of birds on our walk, however, we heard only a few and then just as we were to leave the forest trail we saw two (or maybe three) pileated woodpeckers! In Maine we usually see only one, but here we saw two together. They were too high up in the forest canopy for us to get photos (sorry).

There are, apparently, alligators in this park and so walking in the forest after dark is prohibited! We saw no evidence of them, but that doesn't mean they were not there.

Paul tries on some Spanish Moss

After our lunch we headed into the old part of Savannah. This is wonderfully laid out with many townhouses and well over a dozen beautifully designed squares with sculpture or fountains. Of course with the squares and public places come the vendors who make baskets, roses, and other things from the native palm! We stopped and chatted with one of them and of course acquired the traditional rose. Regrettably, Marty has lost hers along the way of walking and having dinner, but has Paul noted, there will most likely be other opportunities to get these if she truly wants one. The gentleman who made our roses was named Jabulani Habimana. He was a delightful salesman and knowing this in advance we just enjoyed his sales pitch and rose production.

Jabulani Habimana

Savannah is a working port city so we had the opportunity to walk along the river front and see some ships. The street along the waterfront is loaded with restaurants, candy and other shops. It is commercial but not offensive.

On quite wonderful thing about Savannah is that for crosswalks there are audible commands/notification for visually impared including a countdown on the time remaining for crossing as well announcing the intersection! Pretty cool indeed.

Our evening included a fire with wood that didn't want to burn! Sometimes that happens, but the important part of the evening was just very nice conversation and relaxing before turning in for the evening.

We have had somewhat a life of luxury at this campground. There has been a water hookup, electricity and if we could have connected, even cable TV. The spaces have been large and the campground has been extremely quiet. We would certainly return here if given that opportunity.