Tuesday 4/1 – Friday 4/4
With work completed on Puffin on her trailer, we depart Sanford to portage Puffin northward. Our first stop is only a short distance away at Blue Springs State Park along the St Johns River. The spring is one of the sources of water for the St. Johns river as well as a winter harbor for hundreds of manatee as the warmer water temperature allows them to survive the winter. Although most of the manatee have left here by now, there are a few that we are able to see. This sight was also the homestead of a pioneering family that established a ferry stop here for tourism and citrus transportation ( The nearby town is Orange City) We continue north into Georgia ( We finally end our 5 month stay in Florida ) heading for Savannah, but with the day waining, we opt for a rest stop along I-95. Although we had visited Savannah many years ago, we are anxious to explore the city and surrounding area. With spring break vacationeers creating a no vacancy scenario at the local campgrounds, we decide to ask the working boatyard and marina at Hinckley Service Yard (Mile 582) if we can spend a couple of nights there and the friendly and generous manager not only says sure but furnishes us with power and the use of the facilities at no charge. With the truck unencumbered from her load, we tour the many fabulous parks placed in a symetrical grid throughout the historic city blocks and just as I did many years ago, partake in beer drinking as we walk along the colorful waterfront. Fort Pulaski offers us an insight into the life and times of the Civil War, and Tybee Island beckoned us with beautiful beaches to stroll. The beach gazebo at Tybee Island happened to have a dress rehearsal of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and they allowed us to watch. ( Lots of scantily clad women )

Blue Springs State Park

The Spring

On The Road Again

Savannah Parks

Around The Town

Savannah Waterfront

Fort Pulaski

Tybee Island Lighthouse










Tybee Island Beach

Showtime