Attractions and other places we visit.
We visited the Cape May Lighthouse, and the nearby beach, with the ruins of Battery 223 on the beach.
Cape May Lighthouse:
Birdhouses:
Cape May Lighthouse:
Battery 223:
The beach, with the waves coming in at an angle:
The remains of an elaborate sandcastle, with the lighthouse in the background:
We visited Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia again this year.
An interactive map:
Another interactive map on their website.
Visitor center:
We went to the Sweet Tea & Barley restaurant for lunch:
Then wandered around:
An interesting place.
We visited Fort Moultrie National Historical Park in Charleston, South Carolina.
Visitor center:
The fort:
Underground command post:
View of the fort from a deck on top of the visitor center:
Nearby, a funky-looking lighthouse:
We visited Fort Sumter National Historical Park in Charleston, South Carolina.
The fort is on an island, so the only way to visit it is via a ferry operated by Fort Sumter Tours; best to book a few days ahead:
Aircraft carrier across the harbor, part of a museum:
Approaching Fort Sumter:
Entering the fort:
The first submarine in history to sink an enemy ship, in 1864:
Model of the fort:
Back to the ferry:
Fascinating.
We ate at Melvin’s BBQ in Charleston, South Carolina. We wanted to try Carolina-style BBQ, which is more pig- and vinegar-based than Texas BBQ. I think we prefer Texas style, but should try more Carolina style someday.
We visited Fort Frederica National Monument in Georgia. It was established in 1736 to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida.
An interactive map:
Visitor center:
Model of the fort and town:
Building foundations:
Ancient live oak tree:
Archaeology dig site:
Foundations of the fanciest house in town:
Remains of the fort:
The fort info sign:
Cannons:
Fort selfie:
What happened?
The barracks:
Reenactors:
He and Jenn chatted for a while, explaining about the hut, his uniform, his gun, and more:
A fascinating visit.
We visited Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island in Georgia. When we think driftwood, we think logs, but this beach has whole trees.
An interactive map:
Driftwood Beach:
An interesting place.
While staying in Crooked River State Park in Saint Marys, Georgia, we enjoyed frequent walks in the park.
Trail map:
Info sign:
Alligator country:
River:
Trail:
Tortoise:
Another trail:
Nature center:
Boardwalk trail without a boardwalk:
The trail was somewhat flooded, but we did it anyway:
Observation tower:
Swampy:
The boardwalk has been removed:
Pond:
A nice park.
We attended a spring training game at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida, between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays.
Selfie:
Lineup:
Bullpen:
Ballpark:
BBQ:
Chick-fil-A:
Surfside vodka beverages:
Did somebody say roadtrip?
Dippin’ Dots:
Spring Home of the Baltimore Orioles:
Final scores:
We attended a spring training game at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida, between the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Phillies.
Grand Slam Grill:
Lunch:
Beverage:
Distance sign:
Outfield chairs:
Bullpens:
Big D:
Play ball:
Automated Ball-Strike challenge, being tested in spring training:
Mascot:
