St Augustine - day 2

Today we had time to walk the old town area here in the historical district.  The town was settled in 1565 making it the oldest town in the US.  Along the way we passed a convent and gardens. (click on any picture to enlarge)

The Old "government house"...

The town square...

The cathedral...

And Flagler College...

King George Street is the main drag in "old towne"

A grape arbor covers the entrance to this alleyway.

We stop at a beer and wine bar to have lunch and listen to a really good singer.

Continuing down King George Street we come to the village grain mill.

And finally to the original town gates and wall.

Just beyond the gates is the fortress, Castillo de San Marcos, built by the spanish in 1672.

Looking out past the fortress at the Ponce de Leon inlet.

No, they would not let me fire the cannon.  Yes, they did ask me to leave.

Maaaybee it was the shirt.

Just below the fortress is the Bridge of Lions, another historic landmark.  Just on the other side of the bridge is our marina.

A monument to Ponce de Leon, the explorer in search of the Fountain of Youth.

In my opinion he was wrong from the start - we have enough Youth, what we need is a Fountain of Smart.