St. Augustine

   St. Augustine was founded in 1565 as a Spanish settlement. The downtown area still retains the old world Spanish architectural charm. It's quite touristy now with small shops lining the narrow streets but it's still enjoyable to stroll about.

 

 

Nice little courtyards branch off narrow city streets

 

 

A wonderful little place to rest

 

 

The oldest schoolhouse in America...nearly 450 yrs. old

 

 

 

Had lunch at O.C. White's, across from the marina

 

 

After lunch we discovered a delightful French pastry shop, "Denoel"

 

 

The éclair was good but the cream puff was the BEST I've ever eaten. The cream was dense, smooth, and sweet...no doubt loaded with calories! Got to do some extra walking tomorrow.

 

 

 

 

We went for a long walk on the beach this morning. The day is just about perfect with clear air and the temperature around 70.