Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Saint Augustine, FL

Bob and I have been having a very nice time in St. Augustine, Florida for the past several days. This city is the oldest city in the U.S., dating back over 450 years to 1565 when it was founded by Pedro Menendez. On Saturday we drove into the city and walked around the historic district.

We ate lunch at the Floridian, seated outside on the patio. Bob and I had the fish sandwiches, except my “fish” was made out of tofu. It was very good.
We saw the Oldest Wood Schoolhouse in the U.S., dating to the early 1700s.
We visited the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, and saw the original Jolly Roger Flag (one of only two pirate flags in existence) as well as the world’s only surviving pirate treasure chest, owned by the infamous pirate, Thomas Tew of Newport, Rhode Island who was killed in 1695.


We walked around the Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the United States, and enjoyed the beautiful day.

Besides sightseeing, we’ve been relaxing and enjoying the campground. I started weaving a hearts band, which I’m enjoying very much.

And today is the day we move to Walt Disney World for a week! Who hoo!!






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