Drove to Fort Pulaski located on Cockspur Island. Construction of the fort began in 1829. It was built to guard the river approaches to Savananah and named after a Polish Count who lost his life in the unsuccessful siege of Savannah in 1779. The fort cost $1 million, used 25 million bricks and took 18 years to finish. 
The fort is surrounded by a moat and there are stillcannon balls in the brick walls. We walked around the fort and then out to the Cockspur Lighthouse. As we started our 1 mile hike, we started hearing this loud humming 
noise. It turned out that the path was lined with Juniper trees and the bees had nests in them. They would dive bomb you once in a while and I had to remind myself to keep my head down and my arms at my side. It freaked me out and it was such a beautiful walk except for that worry. We were able to walk right to 
the water’s edge and see the lighthouse. The shore was covered solid with white oyster shells. As we walked along the path, little crabs would pop out of tiny holes and scurry across the path. It was a fun walk and I was really proud of Larry for walking 2 miles.Next stop was at the Tybee Island Lighthouse. The original Tybee Island Lighthouse was built in 1791 out of wood. Unfortunately, it burned down in that same year. 
The second lighthouse was built out of brick and lasted until the Confederate troops burned it in 1861. After the civil war, it was rebuilt with 12-inch thick walls at the base. We drove around the island for a while and then went to the Crab Shack for lunch. We were able to sit outside on their patio. The patio tables have a hole in the middle so you can throw all your seafood shells into the trash. It was a nice and relaxing place for lunch.
The second lighthouse was built out of brick and lasted until the Confederate troops burned it in 1861. After the civil war, it was rebuilt with 12-inch thick walls at the base. We drove around the island for a while and then went to the Crab Shack for lunch. We were able to sit outside on their patio. The patio tables have a hole in the middle so you can throw all your seafood shells into the trash. It was a nice and relaxing place for lunch. After lunch we drove to Harbor Town on Hilton Head Island. It was a pretty drive with the roads lined with tall green trees. We reached the entrance to Sea Pines Plantation where we paid our $5 to enter. It was a short drive from there to Harbor Town. A marina with lots of condos, yachts and plenty of shops. Right in the middle of the marina, sits this beautiful red and white striped lighthouse.
The lighthouse was completed in 1970 and was the first lighthouse to be privately financed since the 1800s. We walked around the marina and enjoyed the beautiful day.
The lighthouse was completed in 1970 and was the first lighthouse to be privately financed since the 1800s. We walked around the marina and enjoyed the beautiful day.
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