Swamp Trip (Oops, This is Late!)

I just realized that we never posted anything from our trip to Georgia to see Rob's family in early December. So better late than never...

During part of the trip we drove all the way down to the southern border of the state to go to the Okenefokee Swamp for a few days--a place near and dear to the Yoder family. Chris and Jacinta camped out, while the Yodelings and Grandma & Grandpa hid out in the luxury of a rental cabin.

As you can see, it was a bit chilly the first day. This is at C & J's campsite.

Here we are taking a break from boating by stretching our legs at Billy's Island in the middle of the swamp. (Jacinta and Chris are both in the background.)

There's a wonderful boardwalk nature trail that runs out into the swamp at the edge of the state park.

August found something of interest (an acorn, I think).

The kids had a really good time seeing all the animals: deer, alligators, turtles, lots of large birds.
At the marina, this medium-sized gator obligingly crawled up on the boat ramp while we watched, allowing us to get a really good look.