Old Florida Town Charm

Jacki and I have been many places and seen many interesting things. Today we saw the charm and history of an old Florida town. Not just any old town, the oldest town in America...St. Augustine. This beautiful town is filled from corner to corner with homes and buildings that give it a feel that is only found in St. Augustine. There is a look of old Florida, New Orleans, San Juan, and the influences of the English, Spanish, African American, and Henry Flagler. Its a city that is a culinary dream for those who enjoy a full spectrum of cuisines. No matter what cuisine you choose, fresh seafood is part of the fare. Our visit, though short, was no exception to the rule of fresh seafood. We had a late lunch at a local independent seafood diner that featured local shrimp. A full plate of tender and perfectly deep fried shrimp in a almost parchment paper breading was served with a traditional creamy Cole slaw and hush puppies. And not falling short to the South tradition, a baked sweet potato completed the dish. There are many different offerings in St. Augustine, but, one is a place everyone must take time to visit. The fort of Castillo de San Marcos’, constructed in 1672. We were lucky to arrive just in time for the firing of one of the canons that helped in the foundation of America. The trip to St. Augustine was like a walk back in time and was one that we hope to make again and again now that we live in Florida.