Tag Archives: St. Augustine

East Coast of Florida

Posted on June 12, 2019 by TheJessicaness

We awake near Lake Okeechobee and drive to Haulover Canal to gaze at the manatees and dream of one day getting the chance to dive with them and linger until someone else shows up and breaks the silence. The canal … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon of Wandering

Posted on October 1, 2011 by TheJessicaness

We used to go to St Augustine frequently, the historic district. I love the small hometown feeling and the friendly businesses and colorful architecture. It seems that while I was in school we hadn’t found the time to visit, so … Continue reading →

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World Golf Village

Posted on September 12, 2010 by TheJessicaness

I won a ticket to the World Golf Village in St. Augustine off of I-95 and had a year to use it. We ended up going one month before the ticket expired. Neither of us have ever really been into … Continue reading →

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St. Augustine Lighthouse

Posted on August 29, 2009 by TheJessicaness

It took us three visits before the weather was nice enough to allow us to the top – lighthouse policy. We met the 44-inch tall requirement and with military discount paid our $17 admission. We had access to climb the 219 … Continue reading →

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Fort Matanzas

Posted on July 19, 2009 by TheJessicaness

This was once the fort used to protect the rear entrance to St. Augustine; only firing once upon an enemy. Built in 1740 and commemorated in 1924, matanzas in Spanish means ‘slaughters.’ We arrived by a guided-boat tour and there … Continue reading →

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