Last weekend we took a trip out of GNV for some beaching and relaxing on the Northeastern coast of Florida. We spent some time camping in this area last May and really enjoyed it, and decided it would be a nice break over the long weekend (and coincidentally our one-year anniversary!).
After a nice afternoon relaxing on the beach, we spent our first night in the city of Fernandina Beach at a cute little hotel. There is a fantastic local restaurant where we had amazing calamari, salads, and thai scallops. We also spent time at some fun outdoor bars and watched the sunset from the pier.
Some really nice lady asked to take our picture. We didn't even have to ask her, she just walked over and said "You guys look so cute together." Aww!
On the pier of the inter-coastal waterway
We spent the next day at Fort Clinch state park, where there is a really cool Civil War-era fort and some nice nature trails. After it got hot towards the afternoon we found a shady spot on the beach by the fishing pier and watched the waves roll in. We had a more casual dinner of burgers and a milkshake and then headed to our campsite for the night :)
Some views from the fort
The fishing pier on the beach
Rocks along the shore where the river meets the sea :)
Sunset on Sunday
After a short nature walk in the morning we headed back to GNV to rest and relax before another week in the lab. Happy to have a short break amidst what's been an already busy semester thus far :)
