If you want to get fresh shrimp right off family-owned boats, then consider Skinner's Seafood in idyllic Townsend, GA. Located just 10 miles NE from Darien, Skinner's provides a broad vista of the marshland and Blackbeard Creek. The prices are reasonable: $9 per pound and you can't ask for anything more fresh. The Skinner's are down-home friendly and have been in this … [Read more...] about Fresh Shrimp in Townsend
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Reid’s Apothecary Hidden Study
We (high school classmate Steven & I) stopped here in the heart of downtown Brunswick for some after hours drinks. The Silver Bluff Brewery closed seemingly way too early at 10pm and crowds meandered out and wandered into Reid's Apothecary like lost sheep, longing for more mingling. They gathered around the bar for cocktails to order a Manhattan, Moscow Mule, Mai Tai or … [Read more...] about Reid’s Apothecary Hidden Study
Blythe Island
If you're looking for a relaxing place for a family reunion, swimming or a cookout near Brunswick, GA, a good place to do that is Blythe Island. It's not a super fancy place, but it's spacious, clean and the staff is friendly. It's well maintained, there's usually not a big crowd there, so it's a perfect place to bring your family and chill. It has a nice campground, lots … [Read more...] about Blythe Island
Macon – where Soul Lives
I left Atlanta towards Darien and decided to check out a middle Georgia city I have never visited. I parked in front of the Welcome Center and was greeted by Curtis who gave me an amazing narrative history of this city. "Welcome to Where Soul Lives," greeted Curtis. "We were ranked the No. 2 music city by Fodor's." Founded in 1823 on the banks of the Ocmulgee River, … [Read more...] about Macon – where Soul Lives
Darien Sports Lounge
I decided to visit the Sports Lounge to grab a beer and some WIFI. I opened my laptop and started typing away. "You doing work?" asked Henry the bartender. "I'm always doing work. But I'm writing in my blog, so I hardly call it work." "What's the name of your blog?" asked a couple sitting next to me. "I have two: Truckereater and Chito Peppler." "Whoa, Chito … [Read more...] about Darien Sports Lounge
Pulling from the Port of Savannah
So I arrived at the port of Savannah ready to start the day, but unfortunately at the wrong gate. "Bobtails must take Gate 5," the guard howled. I made a beeline to the right gate, showed them my TWIC card and CDL and hoped for the best. The guard printed out a sticker to wear on my vest. I then veered right to the truckers assistance kiosk to make a phone call. You … [Read more...] about Pulling from the Port of Savannah