Just a hop from Brunswick is Jekyll Island, developed as the winter home of the Newport Rhode Island millionaires in the late 18oos. The Rockefellers, Morgans, Vanderbilts, Pulitzers, Astors, they were all here for the season. The state of Georgia bought the island after world war II and now we can all visit. The millionaires' descendents found the place a little boring and the government evacuated them all during WWII fearing U boat attacks, so it only took $675,00 to make the purchase. This is another island made for bike exploration. We rode both days and left only the southern end unexplored. The millionaire's club house is now a hotel. We were told to go to the bakery there for half priced pastries after four. It was nice to sit on the porch enjoying them while viewing the pristine grounds and the croquet game. We didn't see the interiors but the museum pictures were impressive and the little chapel had a Tiffany window. They came by private railway cars and personal yachts and brought their chefs and staff. Too bad they had to wear their heavy victorian garb, even on the beach. Many of the men seemed to die soon after building their dream homes.
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