Friday, March 12, 2004
Irwinville, GA (USA)
Even though I didn't have class today, I decided not to drive down to visit Uncle Bill (too bad - maybe another time). Checked out of the Ocean's Edge TVQ (0745L) and departed Mayport Naval Station at around 0900L. Took back roads through tall, straight and perfectly planted pines to the FL-GA border. Found out where Okefenokee Swamp was and stopped by the visitor's center. Might be an interesting visit someday. Later passed a sign that indicated that Jefferson Davis was captured nearby. Found a small shrine looking building in Irwinville. I knew that he was captured down here, but I had no idea that some people are still keeping his memory alive as a kind of hero. It was interesting anyway... Made it to I-75 and got gas in Cordele, Georgia (1300L). Had some lunch and then drove north on the Interstate. Made it home pretty early (fortunately, I missed worst of traffic jams...).