GEORGIA'S BARRIER ISLANDS ARE WORTH THE TRIP!

JEKYLL ISLAND

An early 8 am start allowed the High Street Travelers to take in Jekyll Island historical, architectural and archaeological wealth and so MUCH more.
We explored the lives of Sea Turtles at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center - the state's first sea turtle rehabilitation, research and educational facility. FASCINATING!!

Next, the entire group boarded a double tram for a tour of the Island's National Historic Landmark District - once the winter home to the Rockefellers, Astors and Morgans.

Our journey took us back in time when the world was an upscale 19th century resort. We leisurely motored along the march and live oak trees to enjoy the re-stored "cottages" once part of the country's most exclusive club. The opulent mansions were part of America's grand society during the Gilded Age.
Our private lunch at the Jekyll Island Club Resort was a treat (as if we haven't eaten anything this week).

The resort fell into disrepair and closed in 1942, but historical efforts by the State of Georgia are re-storing many of the properties in the district to original condition.



ST. SIMON'S ISLAND

Jenny, our step-on guide for the afternoon tour of St. Simons showed us the working lighthouse built in 1872, Neptune Park on the Waterfront and the historical roots of Frederica, Christ Church and the ministry of the Wesley brothers.

A VERY BUSY DAY! GOOD NIGHT