Bunk-A-Biker, burned churches, and the first Taco Bell

We had a sound sleep in the comfortable surroundings of our generous Bunk-a-Biker hosts, and hit the ground running with a full slate of stops.

What is Bunk-A-Biker? Think of it like a free version of Airbnb for motorcyclists. Likeminded individuals open their homes for free. In exchange, while traveling you get to make new friends and swap stories. Our experience last night was an awesome one – he is a professional photographer who recently rode to Key West, so we were able to pick up some tips on sights and sites to see in the coming days.

Our first stop today was the Old Sheldon Church Ruins. The church was built in the 1740s, then burned by the British during the Revolutionary War, then rebuilt, then burned by the Federal Army during the Civil War. What a beautiful location for a church!

Our next stop was the Saint Helena Parish Chapel of Ease Ruins, another 18th century Anglican church destroyed by fire during the Civil War.

COVID really messed with our plans. We had hoped to learn more about the US Civil War and visit key sites during our visit, but being on lockdown for two years spoiled that plan!

We beat feet to Savannah, passing by Port Wentworth, Savannah’s large container shipping port on our way to the Bonaventure Cemetery, made famous by the movie Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil. It was quite the cemetery, with many family plots and ornate gravesite markings.

Then it was time for lunch, and where better to eat when in Savannah than the very first Taco Bell? Well, probably many places, but we made a run for the border anyway.

After Taco Bell, we headed for our final destination – Blythe Island Regional Park in Brunswick, GA. Here we reconnected with Randy and Shevaun for another, warmer, night of camping.

Overall, the day was a little trying, with high winds making for difficult riding. We are glad to be warmer, and will rest well tonight!