Our adventures today took us to Tybee Island. The island is about 18 miles from where we are camped. We focused our visit around the famous Tybee Lighthouse. It was first used in 1736. Because of two erosion problems and one burning during the Civil War, they are actually on their fourth lighthouse. James Oglethorpe and other early Savannah residents realized the strategic importance of Tybee to protect the mouth of the Savannah River. There have been bunkers and fortifications there from Revolutionary and Civil War days. During WW I and WWII, troops were trained and stationed there.
One of the bunkers has been converted into a museum. It is shown in one of the collage pictures. Notice that some of those pictures are taken from a high point. Sue and I climbed the 178 steps of the spiral staircase to reach the top of the lighthouse and took advantage of the wonderful view from the observation platform. From that height, you could actually see some of the buildings in Savannah, almost 20 miles away.
We checked out the museum after we came down from the lighthouse (down was much easier than up). Then we stopped for some shrimp and other good "low country" eats at Sting Ray's. We drove around the town a bit to see the many brightly colored houses. Many of these are advertised as rentals, but if you are looking to buy some beachfront, vacation property, there are also a bunch of For Sale signs.
Then it was time to head for home. The plan for tomorrow is to chill out at the RV park. I plan to spend some time fishing at the lake in the park and also do some reading.
Note: I forgot to mention that yesterday, in Savannah, we had fried green tomatoes as an appetizer with lunch. Can you get any more southern than that?
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