Georgia on my mind...Kurt has this song down pat after a lovely week in the peachy towns of Savannah, Darien and Brunswick.  The air is cooler but the historic homes, Spanish moss covered oaks and cobblestones were heartwarming.

My new favorite stop on the Loop is now Savannah.  We tied up right downtown on the river front at the Hyatt and landed during their Music fest which added an extra layer of fun. We watched high school jazz bands from all over the US compete in an outdoor venue and went to see country/folk rocker Luncinda Williams from Louisiana who put on a great show at the age of 62. I thoroughly enjoyed the Oscar de la Renta gowns on display at SCAD as well. And of course we rode our bikes all over town to enjoy the beautiful parks, shops and rows of gorgeous homes.

We enjoyed docking with the Nina and Pinta replica tall ships twice this week.  And I haven't finished eating shrimp or grits! The azaleas are in bloom and the cool mornings have been foggy with soft light.

We have moved up to our 8th state now at Hilton Head, South Carolina and have been on the water for 165 days.  The adventure continues to teach us about how the gracious people we meet make all the difference in our lives on the water.

Saint Augustine was a crazy mix of ancient Spanish history and modern day tourism. The architecture was bold and the Spanish moss beautiful but the trolley tours kept rolling by...

We enjoyed the Lightner Museum full of a Chicago publishing magnate's collections from all ages and genres. We elected not to pay 15 dollars to drink from the fountain of youth and posed for pics next to Ponce de Leon instead.  Henry Flagler built the most recent additions to the town in the late 1800's including the vibrant Flagler College which balances out the retiree and tourist populations.

Cousin fest, Bike Week and lots of Florida sunshine in New Smyrna Beach! Many have told us we are going north too quickly but we had a week of 80's and sun for our daughter Sarah's spring break visit. Whew.  And it was extra lively with thousands of motorcycles cruising in the Daytona Beach area, including the street outside our Seahorse Motel.  Great location just a block from the Atlantic.

The visit was extra special as we were treated by our Hillis cousins with lots of great meals, pool time and a reunion of Sarah and her third cousin, Toria. The girls last met when they were about 4 years old and now seem to be kindred spirits at 22. Kelly opened her Board Life shop this month too so we are all decked out now in her beach wear.

Kennedy Space Center, the Doobie Brothers and biking on Cocoa Beach are just a few of our highlights this week.  The little town of Cocoa is one of the most vibrant we have seen so far in terms of locally owned businesses and community development.  A goldilocks town that was just right for a week. Ryan's pizza, the Bike shop and a local pottery were favorites.

The Space Center brought back memories from the first moon walk and the shuttle program and we walked in Neil Armstrong's footsteps on the actual Apollo 11 service bridge. The Doobie Brothers played an outdoor concert to benefit the Boys and Girls Club. We also enjoyed biking on the wide beaches as well as along the scenic drive of historic homes near our marina. Ron Jon's Surf Shop, the Sand Bar and Coconuts were hopping with the beginning of Spring Break- nice to have an infusion of young people in senior land!