Exploring during COVID19

Ok y’all. I’m thinking it’s time for this Coronavirus to be gone! I know, I know. So many are dying and many more are sick. I do feel bad but how do we know who and what to believe. Just watching the daily news is enough for us to question the authenticity of it all. Why can’t they all just agree instead of every news station and every other type of media all have their theory or opinion. Grrrrr. Alright I’m done with my rant. I do hope you all are safe and healthy.

To occupy my way too busy mind, Rob humors me and takes us on a road trip to St. Simons Island. It’s across the water from Jekyll Island. While on Jekyll Island a week or two ago, we had seen the ship that capsized last September but only saw the bottom of it. It contains 4200 automobiles and needs to be sliced apart (after all the cars are removed) to get it out of the water.

       

The bottom of the Golden Ray from Jekyll Island

The top of the Golden Ray from St. Simons Island                                        

More details can be found at ssiresponse.com

As we approached the town we were surprised to see how many establishments were open as the “Stay in Place” order was still being enforced, or so we thought.  Even though Georgia was one of the first states to enter into Phase 1, which included the loosening up of the requirements for the beaches, it surprised me that we only saw 3 couples on the beaches. Every other place was well represented with people, most practicing safe socializing. Many locals were out on the pier trying their luck at bringing in that “big one” they all dream about. The best we saw on anyone’s line was a small hammerhead.

As we walked along the stone walkway taking in the sights, for a short while it felt so right and normal to be out and about.  The playground was closed as were the picnic areas, but it didn’t seem to matter. Most everyone was taking in the sunshine, getting exercise, be it walking, running or biking. We were all just living in the moment, thankful for the freedom we were feeling.

It’s unfortunate that the quarantine and “stay in place” is going on because there is so much to see here but it will have to wait until another time when we have regained our ability to explore unrestricted. We saw enough to whet our appetite so this will be added to our “must return to” list.

We took the long way back so we could take in some more sights. We are just awestruck at the size and beauty of the living oak trees that umbrella so much of this town. I hope you enjoy the few pictures that I have attached that show how this town is encapsulated with the beauty of these trees.

Having spent some time among the beauty of Mother nature, we made our way back to the car with a clearer mind, relaxed body and refreshed soul.

I leave you with this reminder: practice social distancing whenever necessary and possible, be kind to your neighbor and wash, wash, wash those hands. This too shall pass. When you get outdoor, remember to look up, it’s amazing out there.