We came to St. Augustine yesterday. We are staying in a Bed and Breakfast. It is quite nice, we had a wonderful breakfast of spiced-baked pears w/delicious cream sauce, cheddar-scrambled eggs baked in a ramikin, bacon, fruit bread, coffee and juice. The owners are very friendly, but we only see them in the morning.
We bought trolley tickets to help us get around "historic St. Augustine" - I believe the oldest city in the US. This picture was taken from the trolley and according to a National Geographic Magazine, shows the most beautiful street in the US because of the large oak trees and the canopy they create over the street.
Last night, after we'd eaten dinner, we saw a beautiful restaurant with outside dining under a canopy of trees and decided we'd eat there tonight. Unfortunately, about 3 o'clock, as we were relaxing, it began raining and hasn't stopped! So we took an umbrella and walked in the rain to the restaurant, but had to sit inside which wasn't nearly as nice, but great food!! One can't have everything.
This picture is me in front of the Lightner Museum which displays many exhibits of the 19th Century daily life. Very interesting.
Jerry with his new friend, Ponce de Leon. Doesn't he look much younger since he drank that miracle water??
Tomorrow we're heading to Orlando to visit the Holy Land Experience, then on to Ft. Lauderdale for a few days.
Jerry with his new friend, Ponce de Leon. Doesn't he look much younger since he drank that miracle water??
Tomorrow we're heading to Orlando to visit the Holy Land Experience, then on to Ft. Lauderdale for a few days. 
5 comments:
We're glad you've arrived safely in FLA. The Trolley ride doesn't appear to be too popular, based on the picture. Would you recommend a stop at St.Augustine if one is in Florida? Send us your opinion of the Holy Land, too.
Cleve, YES! We love St. Augustine, having vacationed there as a family twice. We loved walking around the old city and fort. Very quaint. Make sure you go to the Bunnery - a great little coffee place.
Which one do you think looks younger - Jerry or Ponce? :-)
I don't know about younger, but Jerry got a lot shorter since you left home.
And keep the journal and pics coming. I love to hear about your experiences. And you know how fun it is to turn on the blog and there is a new post or two.
Keep the reports coming. St.Augustine was a favorite when we spent some time in Florida with Lloyd and Betty and her sister and husband, Don and Wilma Buck perhaps eight years ago.
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