Yesterday we spent at the RV, catching up on things we haven't done. Did some quick shopping in the afternoon, and all in all very quiet. Decided that today, Saturday, we would travel to St. Augustine and tour that city. Good thing we did because they are expecting exceptional crowds tomorrow, and Monday a lot of the sites would normally be closed.
What a zoo! We drove 1 1/2 hours to get there, got on a Lolly the Trolley type tour, did most of the circuit and knew we wanted to at least see 3 sites. First stop we got off was the Castille de San Marcos - established by Ponce de Leon and Spanish captain Alvilla. This city was the first city in the new world - established 1513 - way ahead of Plymouth and Jamestown. And was 5 times bigger than those 2. Did not die out, was a stronghold for the Spanish and a mission was established - one of 40 spread out across the lower US all the way to San Diego. We decided that we have been on a history trip. Next stop was the Lightner Museum which was originally the Flagler Hotel that Henry Flagler established for the rich at the beginning of the 1900's. Wow! To have been rich and pampered like they were - amazing. Grabbed a quick late lunch and then went to where the Fountain of Youth has been established by archeological digs and was Ponce de Leon's claim to fame. Our timing was perfect - at the Castille and at the Fountain - Spanish soldiers reenacted of firing cannons. Talk about loud!
Reaction to today - very very touristy, but we wanted to visit the city and glad we did - just ran out of time, and Sunday and Monday were out - so it left today. Of course the weather was perfect - just way way too many people. Tomorrow we are not planning anything. We have to stay longer than planned - our computer WiFi is not working and they are FedExing the part directly here to the campground - so won't be leaving here until Wednesday for Georgia.
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