Earlier this year, on my birthday... My son dearest, hubby dearest, and me had gone to Amelia Island, Florida for my birthday. The only thought was to celebrate my birthday in a different way and therefore, the trip to this beautiful island.
Amelia Island is the southernmost of Sea Islands on the east coast of the US. Fernandina Beach and Amelia City are both located on this island. These islands have been named after Princess Amelia, daughter of George II of Great Britain.
We drove from Atlanta, GA to Amelia Island. As per the map, it would take about 5 hrs 30 minutes; however, we were expecting we will reach in 6 or 6 hrs and 30 minutes. However, it took us about 7 hours to reach! With the 30-minute break we took and the traffic jam on the way. On reaching and after settling down, we went to Fernandina Beach. Very serene. My son was happy with the number of big sea shells he found! In fact, finding big sea shells on Fernandina Beach was one of the reasons of choosing Amelia over Destin (which has beautiful, clear water!).
Apart from visiting the beach, we wanted to see Amelia Island Light, which is the oldest existing lighthouse in Florida. This lighthouse was built in 1838, and the brick tower was originally 50-feet tall. Later, a lantern was installed, making the height of the tower increased to 64 feet.
This is the first time I saw a lighthouse! We were expecting a tour of the lighthouse, as were some more people who came up till the lighthouse. Unfortunately, the lighthouse was closed - on a Saturday! No tours were scheduled. The only day the tours are scheduled are Wednesdays. How many tourists come on a Wednesday? It's neither near a Sunday nor a Saturday!
In the downtown area, you'll find restaurants to suit your taste, a historic trolley ride, and an amazing fudge shop - Fantastic Fudge. It's a corner shop and you cannot miss it with the aroma of the fudge and many people bustling in and out of the shop.
Till you are there, don't miss the beautiful sunrise!
And now the funniest bit. The resort where we stayed in, had the coffee maker in the bathroom. Drink coffee and do - the do. Or the other way round?
Enough said! ;)
Amelia Island is the southernmost of Sea Islands on the east coast of the US. Fernandina Beach and Amelia City are both located on this island. These islands have been named after Princess Amelia, daughter of George II of Great Britain.
We drove from Atlanta, GA to Amelia Island. As per the map, it would take about 5 hrs 30 minutes; however, we were expecting we will reach in 6 or 6 hrs and 30 minutes. However, it took us about 7 hours to reach! With the 30-minute break we took and the traffic jam on the way. On reaching and after settling down, we went to Fernandina Beach. Very serene. My son was happy with the number of big sea shells he found! In fact, finding big sea shells on Fernandina Beach was one of the reasons of choosing Amelia over Destin (which has beautiful, clear water!).
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| Fernandina Beach in the evening about 7 pm |
Apart from visiting the beach, we wanted to see Amelia Island Light, which is the oldest existing lighthouse in Florida. This lighthouse was built in 1838, and the brick tower was originally 50-feet tall. Later, a lantern was installed, making the height of the tower increased to 64 feet.
This is the first time I saw a lighthouse! We were expecting a tour of the lighthouse, as were some more people who came up till the lighthouse. Unfortunately, the lighthouse was closed - on a Saturday! No tours were scheduled. The only day the tours are scheduled are Wednesdays. How many tourists come on a Wednesday? It's neither near a Sunday nor a Saturday!
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| Amelia Island Lighthouse, with yes, Sourav standing in the front |
In the downtown area, you'll find restaurants to suit your taste, a historic trolley ride, and an amazing fudge shop - Fantastic Fudge. It's a corner shop and you cannot miss it with the aroma of the fudge and many people bustling in and out of the shop.
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| Yes, that's me eating the tasty ice cream outside Fantastic Fudge |
Till you are there, don't miss the beautiful sunrise!
And now the funniest bit. The resort where we stayed in, had the coffee maker in the bathroom. Drink coffee and do - the do. Or the other way round?
Enough said! ;)
