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Hey everyone! I know, I know… summer 2015 is almost over and here I am finally posting my last stop from my summer 2014 road trip. I’ve been so busy with client work and business related things that I had no choice but to put my personal photos on the back-burner. It feels so good to have completed this series and to look back at the photographs from such an amazing trip! Since its been over a year, my memory has faded so this blog post will be short and sweet! .png)
We stayed at the beautiful Hilton St.Augustine Historic Bayfront hotel. This Spanish Colonial-style hotel across from the Matanzsa Bay was in the perfect location and gave us the full St.Augustine feel we were looking for. We were in walking distance to the historic district as well as many of the local attractions. The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. I would absolutely recommend this hotel to my family and friends. .png)
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St. Augustine was founded on September 8, 1565, by Pedro Menendez de Aviles. It is known as the “Ancient City” and is the oldest continuously occupied European established settlement in the continental United States. (thanks wikipedia) This year St.Augustine will celebrate its 450th anniversary!
The main street in historic St. Augustine is known as St. George Street. (pictured above and below) Many of the buildings have been rebuilt/restored over the last 450 years, but there are still a few originals. It was fun to walk around looking through all the shops and galleries. .png)
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We had dinner at Pizzalley’s the night we arrived and enjoyed our meals. .png)
Spotted this pirate while walking down St. George street. .png)
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Just off St. George Street at the Mill Top Tavern is a working water wheel. This tavern is a renovated 19th century grist mill. We didn’t have time to look inside but plan to check it out next time. .png)
Above is a photograph of “The Old City Gates.” It was constructed of coquina in 1808. .png)
After making our way though the Old City Gates, we check out Castillo De San Marcos Fort. It is Americas oldest masonry fort of over 300 years. We didn’t have much time to learn about its history, so we basically just walked around and took photos. Next time when its not 100 degrees outside, I’d love to learn more about it. .png)
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Next we checked out “The Old School House!” My mother is a math teacher, so this was on the top of her list of places to see. It’s located near the Old City Gates and was built over 200 years ago. It was constructed of red cedar and cypress, held together with wooden pegs and handmade nails. Not going to lie, the entrance fee felt over priced for what it is. We walked in and out it less than 5 minutes. My photos will save you $5 each. Enjoy! .png)
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The schoolmaster and his wife lived upstairs above the small classroom. They don’t allow you to go upstairs, but they have a mirror placed up the stairs so you can take a look. .png)
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The kitchen was separated from the main building because of the threat of fire and to spare the house of any excess hear during the summers..png)
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