November 29th- Cumberland Island, GA

The original plan was to check out a different part of the island today. Unfortunately, Ollie had some sort of stomach problem. Most of the day was spent dealing with it and resting. We put him on a diet of rice and chicken temporarily. He has since improved.

November 30th- Cumberland Island, GA to St. Marys, GA

We left Cumberland for the short journey over to St. Marys. We had arranged to meet up with my father and wife who were visiting the area. It was nice to see family. Lynne and I haven’t seen anyone we know in months. Oliver was very excited. We roamed around the historic streets of the town. Since the town is right next to a big Navy Sub base, they have a submarine museum. This was a priority for me. It was loaded with submarine pictures, models, books, and equipment. There was a working periscope that goes through the roof of the building. Later, we went out to a local seafood restaurant (Fulford’s Fish House) for a great meal with live music to close out the night.

December 1st- St. Marys

I keep seeing Christmas decorations but it can’t be December. I think it was around 75 degrees today.

We all met up for breakfast in town and some shopping.

The wind started to blow. The St Marys river has a strong current. Between the wind and current, Catalpa started to surf all over the place (again). Once again I was thankful for our oversized anchor. A front moved through with some rain. I managed to get a photo of a rainbow over a neighbors boat.

December 2nd- St Marys, GA

The wind continued through the night into the next day. It wasn’t really a problem but then the current started to push Catalpa around. When we’re not pointed into the wind the motion of the boat is difficult. The dinghy started banging into the stern. Every loose rope and object started to make noise. When the wind pipes up, it can get loud. Sometimes I sleep through it, sometimes not. Eventually I went up on deck and tried to get control of the situation. Bottom line: we were both tired today. Tomorrow is another day.

The wind calmed down by sunset. We were serenaded by bagpipes.

The waterfront park is decorated for Christmas.