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| Bridge of Lions |
We only had three nights and two days in St. Augustine and it wasn't enough. It is the oldest continually occupied European settlement in the country, founded in 1565. Who knew something I learned in fourth grade would be useful information now? It is also a beautiful city, the old architecture, red tile roofs, narrow streets, landscaping and, my favorite, the Bridge of Lions. I've visited three times and love it; this was Jack's first visit and he loved it too.
We stayed in a Passport America campground,
St. John's RV Park. The rate was good, especially considering how expensive the St. Augustine area is, but the campground...not so much. We knew it was a no-frills campground and that was fine, but the sites were small and cramped, with many permanent units in poor shape. It is a tribute to Jack's driving skills that he was able to back our rig into our spot without any damage. They have a few pull-thru spots up front and, if we can get one of those, we will stay there next time, otherwise we'll opt for one of the more expensive campgrounds.
We spent the first day wandering the
Old City, the second day we visited
The Lightner Museum and
Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the US. As for the beauty of St. Augustine, the photos speak for themselves...
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| Flagler College - used to be a hotel |
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| Lunch at Scarlett O'Hara's |
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| The Lightner Museum |
Some pieces on display in The Lightner Museum.
Wish I could remember the dates and details of these...they were so interesting!
Click to enlarge...
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| Mummy of a child |
We are standing on top of Castillo de San Marcos
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