The Sunday afternoon backcountry drive through Georgia was relaxed and unexpectedly beautiful. Miles and miles of lob-lolly pine (One road side sign said “Georgia Grows Trees. Trees Grow Jobs”). But it was the live oaks that really impressed us. The light shadowed darkly through their twisted trunks and moss draped branches.
We crossed Ochlockonee Bay Bridge and toured down the Panhandle through Alligator Point, St. Teresa, Carrabelle, Godley’s Bluff, across the bridge to the funky, little backwater fishing village of Apalachicola.
The sun set over the shrimp fleet tethered to the docks on Cannery Road in the Bowery. We half expected to see Bubba Gump tending the nets on the boats.
One of the boats especially caught our eye and reminded us of our good friend Rosemary back in Waterville…
We’re staying at a run down, but charming little riverfront motel. It is built over the water and the rooms tilt ominously in that direction. It looks as though someone wanted to use up some partial cans of pastel paint as everything is painted a different color.
We’re going to spend a couple days here poking around. Laid back, cheap haircuts and pet friendly. What more can you ask for…
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Hey Guys -- I see you are really on the move again. Remember, when you get near NM I have some friends you would really like - Barb and Gary Smith. And, let me know when you get near Arizonia and Gordie's RV -- I might come out and drive for you while you relax in the back -- stay safe, have fun, and just be.
Muller
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