A short hop...

THE fort.

Presbyterian church built in memory of a daughter.

Oldest homes in St. Augustine, FL

Finally....from Bushnell, Fl to St. Augustine----THE oldest city in the USA.

St. Augustine, Florida is a must stop for everybody. It is the oldest city in the United States dating to the 1500's. That is old people :) It was a short drive to the other side of Florida...thinking we had escaped the rain, but not so much. The Flea Market was winding down which is good because we stayed in the St. Johns RV Park located next door. It is a small park with 'permanent' folks in a different section. I thought very pricey for a spot to stay, but we did use Passport America. But still costly! Anyway, very convenient to the city.

We drove around downtown and then hopped over to the barrier island. The island is typical filled with vacationers and tons of rentals, houses and condos. Local eateries dot the way. There is even a section of the beach one can drive your vehicle. It does cost a few bucks and is monitored by the sherrifs department. That particular day only 4 wheel drives were allowed, not sure why...winds? So, we didn't get to drive on the beach :(

The fort is located on the water way and staffed with rangers. We arrived after 5 p.m. and they were closing up shop. We walked around the perimeter and watched a teenager toss a shrimp net out from the shore...caught a few. The overcast weather provided a cooler temp which was very welcome.

We walked around the downtown area which is the historical part. Narrow streets filled with shops and tourists. Old homes which are still residences are crammed in everywhere. We stopped in at a corner restaurant for a break. We sat upstairs on the open air balcony, had a tasty adult drink with an appetizer. Later we learned that restaurant was once the original catholic church.

Back to the trailer park...we have a guided tour tomorrow!

Later.