Skylar is home after spending most of the summer with her grandparents. I’m trying to get used to the “empty nest” syndrome I know will be greeting me when she graduates from high school next year. In the meantime, I intend to enjoy as much time with her as I can!
She wanted to show me one of her favorite places here on the island after it rained in the afternoon. So humid there was vapor wafting in clouds through the air, we put Murphy on his leash and set out.
I followed her lead on the John Gilbert nature trail that is less than a mile from our home. There are misty halos on some of the pictures that give you the effect of the heavy humidity in the air.
“John’s Oak”, named after John Gilbert, by his wife, Dorothy, sits toward the middle of the trail. This area is part of the St. Simons Land Trust, given to the trust in the year 2,000 after Mr. Gilbert’s passing.
One lone morning glory still opened on its vine, so pretty and lavender against all of the green.
We walked to the end of the trail, beginning to see a glimpse of the surrounding marshes.
At trails end the view across to Sea Island greeted us as we stopped to talk and let Murphy explore the area a bit.
The path splits on the return trip, Skylar chose the muddier way and I opted to keep Murphy out of the bog, staying on the cleaner path.
We met up at the end, Murphy running to meet Skylar. I think he’s really missed her!
There are so many beautiful, natural settings to enjoy along the coast of Georgia. If you’re visiting you’ll find information in guidebooks and if you are a resident you may have simply forgotten to take the time to explore. Whatever the case, it’s worth taking a break to spend time with someone special, reconnecting and enjoying the scenery. After all, time really is the most valuable investment we ever make in family and friends!
