I look just like Brando, don't I?
The lighthouse on St. Simons Island.
Last week we purchased two Yamaha scooters. They are 49cc "Vino" models, and are identical, painted metallic black. These will serve as our transport while in port, so we can get around to shop for our groceries and supplies, as well as sightseeing. They are rated at 85mpg. With a top speed of 40 mph, we aren't in danger of getting real expensive speeding tickets, and most of the places we are using the scooters have limits of 45 mph or less.
Another advantage for small scooters like this is that they require no license tag, no special motorcycle drivers' license, and are cheap to insure ($200 per annum covers both of them!) They only weigh 150 lbs. each, so are easily lifted to our bridge deck for storage while underway.
We get lots of questions and compliments from people whenever we're out on thest things. Mostly, "Those are really cute!" and "How fast do they go?"
Today, we used the scooters to do a bit of touring. We travelled all the way to St. Simons Island (five miles) for brunch, toured the town, saw the lighthouse, visited the old (early 1700's) British Fort Frederica, and circumnavigated the island. Then back across the causeway to Brunswick, stopping at Winn-Dixie for groceries, and back to the boat.
It was a bit chilly, but our windbreakers and helmets did a fairly good job of keeping us comfortable. By the time we were back to the boat, our hands were cold, since the sun was getting low in the west.
Love to all!
Walt and Susan
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