Our most recent adventure involved the motor home cruising south to Savannah, Ga, Hilton Head, SC., Charleston, SC and Asheville, NC. A cruise of 1,700 plus miles reawaking the motor home travel after 6 long months in the barn.
After changing course at the last minute, we landed at the Hilton Harbor RV Resort, Hilton Head, SC. The RV resort adjoins a small marina situated along the Intercoastal Waterway (ICW) at the northern end of Hilton Head Island.
We extended out stay here by 2 days just to relax and enjoy the location. We watched a wide variety of boats cruise the ICW each day with an amazing tour of a 55 ft. Fleming trawler, $2 million and up. I was astounded to witness the 9 ft. manatee sipping the fresh water and the marina. It seems they stop by quite often for the owner to give them a drink. Just like puppies.
We traveled by car to Tybee Island for a day trip. Not much there but did view the lighthouse and beach. Stopped by a local eatery for fried shrimp and scollops. YUM! Open air seating and we were entertained by the conversation of the two cooks. They did sound like Cheech and Chong. Baskets full of the local shrimp with hush puppies etc. Also, they had the best "cold" beer in town.
We journeyed the next day down to Savannah via boat aboard the Spirit of Hilton Head. We do recommend the boat trip. Toured down about 1.5 hrs. to tie up in downtown Savannah. I suggest taking the trolley tour for 90 minutes to get a feel for the area and what portions you want to explore. We just strolled the riverfront after the trolley tour and found a cool beverage prior to boarding the boat for the return trip.
The above boat is over 100 ft. and is the largest sailboat I have ever encountered. The crew was busy cleaning as we docked just past and along side the seawall. Funny, I did not see a trailer for this thing nearby.
We did make a trip as required to the Sea Pines Plantation, Harbor Town area. This is the location of the candy stripped lighthouse and marina. The Harbor Town Golf Course has the Heritage Classic PGA Golf tournemant each year and the view from the lighthouse is the 18th hole. Deemed one of the most difficult finishing holes in golf.
We enjoyed another meal, seafood of course at the Crazy Crab Shack. They provide enough in a meal to feed a family of 4 and 2 dogs. We did out best to entertain everyone trying to belch and squirm out way out of the facility.
As the above pic will indicate, the tide was out and the boat was in the muck. The boat was tied up to a dock which was also in the mud, having collapsed in time past. I asked the waitress if they would sell me the boat, but she indicated that it had not moved in the past 9 years. I think this must have been the famous Gump boat, "Jenny".
The journey wil continue on to Charleston from Savannah. We have a Fam-Damnly meeting there along Folly Beach. We plan to stay at James Island County Park which came highly recommended by all.
Have fun and may the wind be at your back.
Barry, Denise, Bailey and Bella
We extended out stay here by 2 days just to relax and enjoy the location. We watched a wide variety of boats cruise the ICW each day with an amazing tour of a 55 ft. Fleming trawler, $2 million and up. I was astounded to witness the 9 ft. manatee sipping the fresh water and the marina. It seems they stop by quite often for the owner to give them a drink. Just like puppies.
We traveled by car to Tybee Island for a day trip. Not much there but did view the lighthouse and beach. Stopped by a local eatery for fried shrimp and scollops. YUM! Open air seating and we were entertained by the conversation of the two cooks. They did sound like Cheech and Chong. Baskets full of the local shrimp with hush puppies etc. Also, they had the best "cold" beer in town.
We journeyed the next day down to Savannah via boat aboard the Spirit of Hilton Head. We do recommend the boat trip. Toured down about 1.5 hrs. to tie up in downtown Savannah. I suggest taking the trolley tour for 90 minutes to get a feel for the area and what portions you want to explore. We just strolled the riverfront after the trolley tour and found a cool beverage prior to boarding the boat for the return trip.
The above boat is over 100 ft. and is the largest sailboat I have ever encountered. The crew was busy cleaning as we docked just past and along side the seawall. Funny, I did not see a trailer for this thing nearby.
We did make a trip as required to the Sea Pines Plantation, Harbor Town area. This is the location of the candy stripped lighthouse and marina. The Harbor Town Golf Course has the Heritage Classic PGA Golf tournemant each year and the view from the lighthouse is the 18th hole. Deemed one of the most difficult finishing holes in golf.
We enjoyed another meal, seafood of course at the Crazy Crab Shack. They provide enough in a meal to feed a family of 4 and 2 dogs. We did out best to entertain everyone trying to belch and squirm out way out of the facility.
As the above pic will indicate, the tide was out and the boat was in the muck. The boat was tied up to a dock which was also in the mud, having collapsed in time past. I asked the waitress if they would sell me the boat, but she indicated that it had not moved in the past 9 years. I think this must have been the famous Gump boat, "Jenny".
The journey wil continue on to Charleston from Savannah. We have a Fam-Damnly meeting there along Folly Beach. We plan to stay at James Island County Park which came highly recommended by all.
Have fun and may the wind be at your back.
Barry, Denise, Bailey and Bella
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