Fernandina Beach 2009

We took off from Georgia to Florida early afternoon on December 28th.  We had a 3.5 hour drive to Fernandina that turned into slightly over 4 due to construction on I-95.  But we drove over the bridge onto Amelia Island and into Fernandina without significant issue. 

We stayed at a hotel right on the beach.  Below is the view from our balcony.  It was an ok hotel, probably wouldn’t stay again, in a great location.  We did take advantage of the location and walked to the end of the island and back each day.  It was a little over 5 miles round trip. 

We took it easy in Fernandina.  Toured the downtown, the island, tried restaurants, did window shopping, walked, napped, read, and the celebrated new year’s with Eric and Suzy who came down for a few days of respite.

We also played miniature golf.  It was a fun game, Dan ahead on the front 9 and me ahead on the back for a tied game.  Dan wanted a play off.  Maybe tomorrow (not!).

There is interesting vegetation on the island.  The trees are incredible. 

We found an old cemetery on the  island.  I love old cemeteries.  They are fascinating, creepy and captivating.

  

 

 

 

 

 

The beach walk daily was freeing.  Wide open beaches, tons of shells, many varieties of birds, and sharks teeth.  Yes, sharks teeth. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had the good fortune of having Eric and Suzy in Fernandina for New Year’s.  Here is me and my bro after dinner:

We are both hams. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone.