St. Augustine…

The old jail. They actually kept prisoners in this "bird cage"

Recently, we decided to take a trip to St. Augustine, FL…for a little learning and then a little R&R.

Austin has been learning about the history of FL (and I should say so have I since I learn so much teaching him), so we thought a field trip to FL’s oldest town would be a great place to learn.   We took a trolley tour around the city (man, that got expensive since the first time we visited!…if you ever do this, I suggest finding deals before going)

Austin already knew most of the stories they were telling from reading the books we borrowed from the library, but of course, they make it sound so much more interesting.  The day was followed by dinner at our favorite restaurant (besides for the Spanish bakery) Saltwalter Cowboys.  We spent most of the next day at the beach and just let the kids let loose.    Where Dave had a very nostalgic moment (see Dave’s blog).

I love going to St. Augustine, and never tire of it!  Places to go when you’re there:

The Spanish Bakery, Saltwater Cowboys, Trolley Tour, Horse and Carriage Ride, the Lightner Museum, Costillo de san Marcos (fort), and if you’re really feeling freaky, the ghost tour (w/o kids) is really fun, even if you don’t believe in that sort of thing.  The beach to go to is the Anastasia Island State Park.  Don’t waste your time on: The Fountain of Youth…it’s not worth it!   Wanna look young, go to Walgreens and get some Oil of Olay,  don’t smoke and get too much sun   That advice is free…

Now if someone can tell me how to get skinny w/o eating healthy and excercising!