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Sunday, June 12, 2011

St. Augustine

I got away last week and put the blog on auto-pilot.  I went to one of my favorite Florida destinations, St. Augustine.  If you are not familiar with this city, it is a very special place.  St. Augustine was first explored by Ponce de Leon; a Spanish explorer, in 1513.  Did you notice the date?  Plymouth was in 1621.   St. Augustine is America's oldest established city, settled by the Spanish in 1565.  (Photos: The Lightner Museum, Flagler College, Bridge of Lions, Crescent Beach area) 

Also in St. Augustine is Castillo de San Marcos; oldest masonry fort in the United States, 1695. 
Thanks for joining me today.  
I will join:
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21 comments:

  1. LynnJune 12, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Looks like a perfect get-away:@)

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  2. UnknownJune 12, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Sherry, glad to hear you had fun.. My friend Bonnie from (The Hopeless Romantic Blog) lives very close to St.Augustine I hope to one day get down there I hear there are so many neat things to see and do..

    Pattie

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  3. The French HutchJune 12, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    We've been there once and we love it. Its old Florida and just beautiful. Hope your having a great vacation.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  4. Leo June 12, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    St. Augustine is a wonderful city. I lived there when I went to Flagler College....it was a wonderful experience!!

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  5. LaJune 12, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I hear so much about St Augustine. I really need to make a trip down there.

    A friend of mine went to the fort and captured some apparitions on his camera. Very cool!

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  6. Honey at 2805June 12, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    What a great getaway. St. Augustine is such pretty city!

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  7. eileeninmdJune 12, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Looks like a beautiful place to visit, thanks for sharing your trip. Lovely photos.

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  8. SnapJune 12, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I haven't been to St Augustine. Looks like a wonderful spot. Glad you got away!

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  9. CarolJune 12, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Never been to St Augustine but your wonderful photo's makes me want to visit.

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  10. PondsideJune 12, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Your mosaics make me wish to see more of St Augustine - what lovely architecture.

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  11. genieJune 12, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Growing up in south Florida, my parents took me to St. Augustine several times. Even at 72 I still remember it...especially the fort. Love your mosaics.You did such a beautiful job with them. They are beautifully assembled. HMM. genie

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  12. A Garden of ThreadsJune 12, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Looks like a wonderful place to visit. Love the mosaics, great job.

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  13. VeeJune 12, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    It certainly has an Old World look to it. Glad that you put the blog on "autopilot" and got away.

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  14. SavoringTime in the KitchenJune 12, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I was only there once, years ago and remember the St. Augustine hotel. Charming!

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  15. AnonymousJune 12, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I love St. Augustine! I used to live in Jacksonville and discovered it then. It has great restaurants and shopping too as well as historic sites.

    Benita

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  16. LorrieJune 13, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    I visited St. Augustine about 15 years ago and thought it absolutely charming. I loved all the enclosed gardens, and the coquina blocks at the fort.

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  17. A Bit of the BlarneyJune 13, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Wonderful!!! Cathy

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  18. SplenderosaJune 13, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Love St. Augustine! Great post for Mosaic Monday.
    xx's

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  19. ConcettaJune 13, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Sherry - you were right around the corner from me!!! We live less than 45 minutes away from Saint Augustine!! It is our favorite place! TJ and I honeymooned in that lovely city and have celebrated many anniversaries there as well! I just love to go there for any occasion or any reason!

    Do you live far from St. Augustine?

    What a wonderful post - thank you for sharing dearest friend!

    Love,
    Concetta

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  20. JaneJune 13, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    This is one of my favorite places, too. We go there often...when we visit Crescent Beach. Please visit my blog to see my recent post on Crescent Beach...
    Jane
    www.artfullygraced.com

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  21. Ann PorteousJune 14, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    wow so gorgeous!!!

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