“The best thing one can do when it’s raining is to let it rain.”
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Getting rained on once in a while is just a fact of life for the frequent traveler. It can’t always be sunny, right?
I know with full certainty that the Lodge at Little St. Simons Island would’ve been an even better adventure if it hadn’t poured for 92% of my two night stay. How do I know? Because I ventured out in between raindrops (6″ in one day!) a few times and saw almost enough wildlife and beautiful scenery to satisfy the Dora the Explorer in me… almost!
If you haven’t read up on this super lovely, adventurous property in South Georgia, check out Part 1 here.
And now for Part 2! Here are some snaps from our brief island exploration… and don’t forget to scroll all the way down for a rainy day travel giveaway from Go Go Galoshes!
Taking a quick bike ride before the rain kicked up. On the clock!Bikes are provided free of charge at LSSI, so you can cruise around the island at your leisure
There are no cars on this private, 10,000 acre island… so I didn’t have any of my usual bike-related fearsWhat’s that in the pond? Oh, a 10-foot gator! I was gonna wrestle him but he disappeared under the slime. Next time!A little gator pokes his head out after the 10-footer disappearedThere are quite a few itty bitty gators in this shot. Can you spot them?
All I really wanted from my time at LSSI was a meeting with a gator, and it didn’t take too long to make that happen, even with the inclement weather. I spotted them everywhere once I started looking.
A gator swims slowly past a whole host of birds roosting at Norm’s PondThe cloudy view from the blindFisheye shot taken with my Olloclip lens on iPhone 5. Here comes the rain.From the blind, you can see just how tucked away in the wilderness you really areCan you see the rust-colored raccoon ? There were quite a few on our bike ride out to the beachI wanted to spend some time sunning on the beach, but it was so windy… it’ll have to wait until next timeThe rain really started to come down once we left the beach. It was not a very dry return to the Lodge!Even with a poncho, I was soaked to the gills. But it was one of my favorite bike rides ever! Little St. Simons Island for the win!
So how about that rainy day giveaway I promised? A few weeks ago, Go Go Golosh reached out to tell me about their new line of $99 fold-up galoshes – perfect for the traveler caught in the rain. You can wear them over ballet flats or even high heels, and they come with a waterproof carrying case to store them once you’re safely in a dry place. Here’s a video that shows how they work!
Want to win a pair for your next potentially rainy vacation? Enter below!
Angie Orth is Angie Away, a globe-trekking communications specialist and entrepreneur. In 2010, she left a successful career as a travel publicist in NYC for the unpredictable life of a freelancing digital nomad. She’s passionate about travel, the Florida Gators, Shark Week, trying everything at least once and storytelling here at https://angieaway.com.
8 thoughts on “Alligator Spotting on Little St. Simons Island”
Shana
Machu pichu last day of hike was a pour down. Instead of hiking to tent like rest of group we took the optional scenic route and enjoyed the rain…the views paid off and getting wet wasn’t a deal breaker!
What a cool concept for galoshes! I have a pair of Hunters that I love but they practically take up an entire suitcase and therefore are NOT going on the road with me!
We love spotting alligators! Our favorite place to see them is canoeing on the Hillsborough River near Tampa, FL. And rainy days are fine if you have a dryer waiting for sopping, wet clothes. Soaked jeans while traveling is never fun!
Ohh! Looks like a cool trip. I’m doing research for my upcoming trip (first time!) to Florida in January. Looks like a cool place–excited to see some gators in the flesh in the States… Thanks for all the great posts.
Machu pichu last day of hike was a pour down. Instead of hiking to tent like rest of group we took the optional scenic route and enjoyed the rain…the views paid off and getting wet wasn’t a deal breaker!
I love all your pictures!! Looks like fun even in the rain!
You Gators and your gator obsessions 😉
What a cool concept for galoshes! I have a pair of Hunters that I love but they practically take up an entire suitcase and therefore are NOT going on the road with me!
I love to vacation but the weather can be very unpredictable! I would love bring have these in my suitcase just in case!
What a gorgeous spot! It is rainy season here, so where you were and the 92 percent rainy days would have been perfect!!
We love spotting alligators! Our favorite place to see them is canoeing on the Hillsborough River near Tampa, FL. And rainy days are fine if you have a dryer waiting for sopping, wet clothes. Soaked jeans while traveling is never fun!
Those fold up rain boots look so cute! Almost as cute as the baby gators…
Ohh! Looks like a cool trip. I’m doing research for my upcoming trip (first time!) to Florida in January. Looks like a cool place–excited to see some gators in the flesh in the States… Thanks for all the great posts.