Jekyll Harbor, United States Travel Journals & Blogs

Traveler Georgia und Florida
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- Sep 3, 2023, 3:00 PM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 15 m
- United States Georgia Glynn County Jekyll Island Jekyll Harbor 31.032414, -81.42001631°1’57” N 81°25’12” W
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Jekyll Island
September 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Nachdem wir mit unserer Kanu Tour fertig waren, sind wir nach Jekyll Island. Die Insel wurde einst von den Eliten wie Rockefeller, JP Morgan, Vanderbilt etc gekauft, um sich dort zu treffen. Dort wurden auch die Pläne für die Federal Reserve geschmiedet. Sie hatten sich dort "Ferienhäuser" gebaut, die heute noch gut erhalten stehen! Wunderschön! Jekyll Island hat zauberhafte Strände mit weißem Sand.Read more
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Traveler On tour with Ella
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- Feb 20, 2017, 6:47 PM
- 🌙 17 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- United States Georgia Glynn County Jekyll Island Jekyll Harbor 31.04712, -81.4102431°2’50” N 81°24’37” W
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Amerikaner...
February 20, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Heute sind wir wieder Richtung Süden gedriftet. Unter anderem auf die Insel Jekyll Island, die Insel der Reichen und Schönen. Der Eintritt (kein Spaß) kostet mal eben 10 Dollar. Die Mitgliedschaft im Inselclub war selbst Rockefeller damals zu teuer. So die Geschichte. Dafür hat Ella heute das erste mal Kontakt mit Wellen und dem Meer gehabt und war mehr als begeistert. Eine komplette Trockenlegung des Kindes war danach erforderlich. Haben unser Nachtlager kurz vor Florida in einem State Park aufgeschlagen und Kopfschütteln begleitet uns gerade. Wir campen in einem Nationalpark, Waldbrandstufe auf Maximum, aber es wird Feuerholz von den Rangern verkauft und die Leute feuern wie die Irren. Der Nachbarsmann forderte gerade seine Frau auf die Klimaanlage hoch zu drehen, weil es sonst zu warm im Wohnmobil wird, aber mal die Tür zu machen..., Quatsch. Das Gürteltier, was gerade an unserem WoMo vorbei geschaut hat, scheint mehr Verstand zu haben...Read more
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Steffi Eichhorn Was soll man dazu sagen...Amerikaner eben...
2/21/17Reply
Steffi Eichhorn Kriegt sie die Möwe?
2/21/17Reply
Dorit Kostall Eines der besten Fotos, bisher. :-) Mit geradem Horizont. ;-)
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Schlossbesitzer USA - Südstaaten & Florida
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- Jun 9, 2016
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Altitude: 2 m
- United States Georgia Glynn County Jekyll Island Jekyll Harbor 31.042, -81.411431°2’31” N 81°24’41” W
Day 12
USA, South Carolina, Jekyll Island
June 9, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
...man beachte den kleinen Unterschied :-)
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Roger Bonjour le sud
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- Mar 13, 2017, 3:59 PM
- 🌧 13 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- United States Georgia Glynn County Jekyll Island Jekyll Harbor 31.04641, -81.4108331°2’47” N 81°24’39” W
Day 14
Jekyll island georgia
March 13, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Une île transformée en state park, on va y rester quelques jours..😁
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Vous êtes reparti. Oui ça l'air beau
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Roger Bonjour le sud
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- Mar 18, 2017, 8:51 PM
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- United States Georgia Glynn County Jekyll Island Jekyll Harbor 31.0459, -81.4222931°2’45” N 81°25’20” W
Day 19
Zachry's restaurant Jekyll island
March 18, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Peut-être qu'on a trouvé nos futurs quartier d'hiver.!!!☺
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Oui c'est vraiment indécent quand nous on est enterré dans la neige
3/18/17Reply
Oh m'y God i for get my name
3/18/17Reply
Souvent un verre a la main, vois je. Philippe
3/19/17Reply
Ben oui moi aussi je pense comme Philippe
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Eogje USTur USA2019
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- Nov 2, 2019, 9:09 AM
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 13 m
- United States Georgia Glynn County Jekyll Island Jekyll Harbor 31.04288, -81.4123731°2’34” N 81°24’45” W
Day 8
Pit stop at Jekyll Island
November 2, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
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Traveler The Great Loop
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- Feb 25, 2023, 10:09 PM
- ⛅ 64 °F
- Altitude: 49 ft
- United States Georgia Glynn County Jekyll Island Jekyll Harbor 31.046506, -81.42250931°2’47” N 81°25’21” W
Day 39
Jeckyll Island
February 25, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We stayed at a marina that offered complementary bikes. We rode to the historic town, toured the Mosaic museum and had a trolly tour. We passed by many cottages and the club house. Fun little island and a must see place.Read more
Traveler is that a turtle rescue?
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Sail the Keys
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- Jun 18, 2023, 11:40 AM
- ☀️ 82 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- United States Georgia Glynn County Jekyll Island Jekyll Harbor 31.045231, -81.4267631°2’43” N 81°25’36” W
Day 77
Jekyll Island GA
June 18, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
We sailed up to Jekyll Island with Pacific High and anchored in Jekyll Creek in front of the marina. This was our first time here, so on the advice of our friends, John rented a bicycle while Jamie and Cheryl used their on-board bikes. We set out on the ocean path heading north. The path was awesome, well maintained with water fountains (including pet outlets) and foot baths at ocean entries. We stopped at the Dead Oaks beach that Jamie recalled from earlier. Now it's been improved with tons of heavy boulders and scrapped cement to stop erosion. Lot of people go there to hang out with huge oaks, some standing dead and some fallen.

We kept going north, ending up at a very ripply, almost washboard bike trail across marshes that ended at the fishing piers at the tip. We turned back south, now on roads and paths, until stopping to eat the sandwiches Jamie had thoughtfully brought. Now we could look across East River/St Simons Sound at Sidney Lanier Bridge and Brunswick GA. It's a huge body of water, but so shallow that few boats are around. We finally found a field, which Jamie wanted so he could show me how to throw boomerangs that he'd brought. I tried a few times and wasn't doing too well, so Jamie demonstrated and it was coming back well, until a live oak caught it and did not return it.

Back to the Jekyll Harbor Marina (very nice place) where for $20 you can land your dinghy, take showers, do laundry, get water and empty trash. That said, we settled for some cold beers.Read more
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Our Epic Adventure....or bust!
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- Nov 5, 2023, 3:27 PM
- ☀️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 16 m
- United States Georgia Glynn County Jekyll Island Jekyll Harbor 31.040701, -81.42406531°2’27” N 81°25’27” W
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Day 77
Jekyll, GA to Fernandina, FL
November 5, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
WE ARE IN FLORIDA!!!!!!!! That is so important. We are one jump away from the Bahamas! Amazing to both of us that we have made it this far. We asked each other today, "If we were done here, what would we do with the boat?" Interestingly, I said, "I would keep it." I meant it too. I have dreams of tropical beaches and shores and it has to be done!

We are seeing so much wildlife in the ocean. We have been traveling on the outside mostly and we see so many dolphins, jumping fish, we think we saw a manatee and we definitely saw a huge sea turtle. We haven't seen whales yet, but we know they are coming. Unfortunately, we have also seen some very heavy shoaling. This is sand shifting under the water. Today we almost crashed twice in 30 miles because of this! Thanks to Dave's quick driving and my keen eyes, we avoided disaster. But the ocean, folks, needs to be respected. All the electronics in the world are not keeping us 100% safe. We have to use our eyes and senses always.

Other than our near beaching's and sea life sightings, the journey today was quick. We are wondering how exactly to tackle Florida while we prepare to jump over to the Bahamas and today we decided a quick trip was the key. We are also getting to meet Marissa's parents (Marissa is Tyler's girlfriend) and that was worth a stop.

What Could Go Right? We got a nice early morning walk in on Jekyll Island and it was so tropically beautiful. If anyone is looking for a fun getaway, I would highly recommend Jekyll. It seems to be a secret, so shush! We also had a nice night on the hook with no problems and it was free! Then Dave was able to look at the fuel and black water issues and adjust them to working. So, yay, for a productive stop.

What Could Go Wrong? The exciting travel adventures were enough "go wrong" for the day, to be honest. There is something so humbling about being out there in the middle of the Atlantic facing a debacle. Of course, when we were debriefing later, after the shaking stopped for both of us, mind you, it occurred to us that if anything happened, all we would have had to do was get out of the boat and stand up. :) Anyway, that was enough, go wrong for the day.Read more
Traveler Yep... welcome to Florida
11/6/23Reply
Traveler How close are we to you? Any chance for a meet/ drink?
11/6/23Reply
Traveler I am in Ft Lauderdale, in South Florida, about 375 miles south of Fernandina Beach. Would love to meet up when you get closer. At what point are you crossing over to the Bahamas?
11/6/23Reply
Traveler We think end of November/ early December . I found your contact info, I'll text you when we know we are getting close to you.
11/7/23Reply
Traveler There is a good bridge camp on Jekyll Island 😆
11/10/23Reply
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Traveler Molly’s Great American Loop
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- Mar 27, 2024, 11:43 AM
- ☁️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 69 ft
- United States Georgia Glynn County Jekyll Island Jekyll Harbor 31.046772, -81.42257731°2’48” N 81°25’21” W
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Day 17
Jekyll Island
March 27 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Got some stormy weather on our way to Jekyll Island but it stopped as we were docking and turned into a nice day. Moki and I did some early recon and then James and I took some bikes out for a spin to dinner. From Jekyll Harbor Marina where we are staying it’s only .8 miles to the beach. Supposed to rain again this evening and all day tomorrow with NNW 15-25. Will be a good day to be in a marina!Read more
Traveler Diamonds are a girl’s best friend!
3/27/24Reply
Traveler 😂
3/28/24Reply
Traveler I love the pictures of Moki and the azaleas. I think you hit the flowers at the peak of their bloom. (At least at our house, these 3 weeks are the peak...Of course then that rain comes along and beats them down. Have fun in Paradise.
3/27/24Reply
Traveler That makes sense. When I visited the Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka in 2021 it was mid March and they were in full bloom there too. Azaleas don’t grow where we live… too warm.. so I’m always impressed when I see them. They are all over here and really pretty.
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