Isle of Hope, Georgia

Leaving Brunswick, we follow the ICW north, past St. Simons Island and up the Mackay River.

Sidney Lanier Bridge, Brunswick, Georgia.

We traveled through Buttermilk Sound and into the Little Mud River, weaving erratically back and forth around curves and bends. We spent the night at anchor on the fringes of a salt marsh extending back into the distant woods.



 

This was an unexpected encounter, as the Captain of the Miss Martha told us that he was low in the water with ten thousand pounds of "jelly bellies". We concluded that it must mean shrimp. 

 

 

Isle of Hope, Georgia, is a charming village of winding roads and old houses.

 

The Isle of Hope Marina sits among the tall pines and oaks located on the shores of the Skidaway River.

Southern Hospitality comes with dockside amenities which include complimentary loaner cars which we took advantage of to go out to dinner at a wonderful local seafood restaurant and bar.

The town, it's name of unknown origin, stands on a bend high above the river and is listed on the National Register of Historis Places.

Located in one of the most beautiful  settings on the entire ICW, we tied up and enjoyed a bike ride  among the antebellum homes.