Memorial Day 2023 Fernadina Beach , FL to St. Simons, GA

We had a pleasant trip along the ICW towards the Amelia River, about 28 miles and arrived in Fernadina Beach on Amelia Island. It is a charming town with many shops and quaint buildings. We stayed at the city dock (near a papermill) and had an amazing sunset. We had just missed their shrimp festival but with Memorial Day, the town was decorated with a lot of American Pride! Early the next morning, we watched as the main square by the marina was beginning their Memorial Day celebration with representatives from Scouts troops to military branches and a crowd of all ages, waving flags waiting for the parade. From the ICW, we went past Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, very impressive and somewhat intimatdating.

We also passed by Cumberland Island, which is much larger than I expected. It is worth coming back to visit when we have more time to explore it natural beauty (it can only be reached by ferry or boat) The rest of our trip was in shallow (8'depth in several areas) winding water, surrounded by marshes. Which tend to be the home of the meanest flies that swarm and bite! It was a Battle for sure. Once in St. Simons, we met a Vietnam Vet, who wanted to talk boats with us which we did over dinner. This was the best Memorial Day!