Days Inn Historic Downtown St Augustine Saint Augustine

... Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island. The center has a great display describing the lives of the many different sea turtles. They also have an area that rehabilitates injured turtles. All very well done.

One day we took Brooke to Savannah. On a lark we went by Paula Deen's restaurant, Lady & Sons. To our surprise, there wasn't the usual long line waiting to get in. So we had lunch there ...

... States. This beautiful picturesque town was a lovely stop. This city houses a Spanish fort called Castillo de San Marcos. This fortification was made of a form of coral-rock, the advantage of this is that the coral absorbs the shock from any cannons or bullets and causes no cracks or fractures in the structure. The fort has been kept in magnificent shape by ...

... but you get the idea. An interesting tidbit on Flagler's first hotel (yes the same man Mr. Flagler, who our favorite East Coast town is named after), is what he charged for a stay. Apparently he charged a straight fee that allowed a guest to stay one night or up to 3 months for the same charge!!! Interesting idea....how would that go over today?

Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum, the FIRST of course, is here in St. Augustine ...

... far but he did catch a flounder that we had for lunch. It was one of the best we've ever tasted. It's Whiting and Blue Fish for dinner tonight!! And tomorrow lunch and dinner and the next day too!!!!
He's throwing the cast net for our bait and sharing it with other campers/fishermen that are having no luck with shrimp and sandfleas. Our freezer is getting filled with fresh fish and bait for the future.

I am learning how ...

This entry is just to finish up the map so we get a total distance traveled.

We made it home safely though. Kalee was confused at first to see us. Chloe was instantly excited. It took a few minutes, but then Kalee was too.

Lots of laundry and unpacking to do today!!

Total miles traveled: 11,687 - that doesn't include all of the miles that we walked either!!

... total, I got between 9 and 12 fish (lost count) and kept 5 to freeze and eat with Jodie. As the sun was setting we both put our gear away and biked back to our car and RV. I will never forget this day of fishing.

Surprisingly, the heat was still intense late in Sept. (the 21st. by now) and I had to run the generator during the day to keep Maudie comfortable. The electrical system in Anastasia is not very good, so we had ...

Went to the Tourist Information Center. It is big.
Joined Old Town Trolley Tours for a city tour.It was raining.The tour company gave us ponchos rain gear.Saw the oldest house,Flagler College and oher city attractions.
Visited the Lightner Museum.Saw collections of marbles,shavingmugs,crystals,furniture, etc
Stopped at ...

Passed the TIC of Florida for info and hotel coupons.
Drove to St Augustine,Florida.
Stayed at Howard Johnson's Hotel in St .Augustine,Florida.
It is owned by an Indian,Tour trolley buses passed it's ground frequently because it has the oldest tree in St.Augustine.
Ate dinner at Buffalo Bill's restaurant.Mahi mahi with mango..pepper and onion and fried shrimps.
It was raining all day.

... Little development, marshs, fishing pier, canoes for rent and a sign stating not to swim because Alligators live here. I am not sure about the Canoe rentals near the Alligators, we will see tomorrow. BBQ chicken then it started to rain a bit.

St Augustine is another old beautiful town rich in history. When you visit, the trolley tour is a must. Also a visit to the old lighthouse. There are many fine restaurants in the area. This is another place that we will return to. Our campground was nestled in the woods near town and very nice.