Headed to Darien GA for my birthday

CinnamonSugar

CinnamonSugar

A Quiet American
I just booked in at a historic bed and breakfast in Darien, GA for the weekend of my birthday. I've always wanted to see Darien and it's kind of central to lots to do and see (coast, barrier islands, nature trails and lots of history). Now's the time to enjoy it! Look forward to sharing the adventure with you!
 

You know, I thought I knew most of the towns in Georgia but I’d never heard of Darien. Hope you have a wonderful time. Let us know how it goes.
 

To book or not to book a spot on the ferry to Sapelo Island (protected, barrier island off GA coast) while in Darien?? Have to book ahead and in December, no telling what the weather will be like. It could be a glorious day with lots of nature-photo opportunities or I could be stuck for three hours while the wind howls and the rain pours down. Maybe closer to departure date, I can get a bead on the weather and make a decision. In the mean time, here's a pic from my visit to St. Mary's several years ago (just a little south of Darien)

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How far is it from where you are now CS? when's your birthday ?

Here it's almost impossible to book a B&B or hotel room at this time ofyear unless you want to pay using body parts and everything you own... shame because I'd like to go somewhere for a trip...
 
hollydolly said:
How far is it from where you are now CS? when's your birthday ?

Here it's almost impossible to book a B&B or hotel room at this time ofyear unless you want to pay using body parts and everything you own... shame because I'd like to go somewhere for a trip...
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My birthday is Dec. 8th... I'll start my trip on the 9th. It's about 2 hrs drive/ approx 95 miles to Darien. Wish you could join me...
 
On the way south to Darien

You know you’ve taken the ‘back roads’ in South Georgia when between farm and fallow fields there are as many weathered-gray outbuildings and squat metal silos as there are houses…. The roads have names like “Bubba Kennedy Rd”, “Double Pond Rd” and “Yankee Heaven Rd” …

Stopped the local eatery in Ludowici (The Koffee Kafe). And had a sandwich. The photo below is on the way out of town, advertising crawdads and shrimp… I’m within 30 miles of my destination. Darien is famous for its shrimping

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CinnamonSugar said:
On the way south to Darien

You know you’ve taken the ‘back roads’ in South Georgia when between farm and fallow fields there are as many weathered-gray outbuildings and squat metal silos as there are houses…. The roads have names like “Bubba Kennedy Rd”, “Double Pond Rd” and “Yankee Heaven Rd” …

Stopped the local eatery in Ludowici (The Koffee Kafe). And had a sandwich. The photo below is on the way out of town, advertising crawdads and shrimp… I’m within 30 miles of my destination. Darien is famous for its shrimping

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Have a fabulous Time...
 
OH! I though you were headed for the Darien Gap, which is the swampy, no man's land (except for drug lords) situated between Panama and Columbia in South America. I was going to warn you about all the mosquitoes. But since it's Georgia, I think you can forget about all that bug spray and all that worry about the drug mules.
 
One thing I love about staying at B&Bs is (along with the fabulous food for breakfast) it’s a more relaxed atmosphere …. Meal is served family style and folks naturally strike up a conversation— introduce themselves and talk about where they are from. Met a mother/daughter duo who are from S Carolina and off to catch the ferry to Sapelo island… other lady was between NY and FL . Lovely people.

now I’m back in my room… going to get ready for the day. I think I’ll ‘do’ Fort King George and get some more shopping in… there’s so many fun boutiques Later!
 

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