Originally posted, July 24, 2009. When we lived in Florida, St. Augustine was one of our favorite get-a-way spots. St. Augustine is a beautiful old city full of history, funky cool shops and of course the beach. I really love the contrast between the colors of the sky and the silhouette of the trees.
TDZ Retrospective: Fortress
Originally posted January 9, 2011. Built between 1672-1695, the Castillo de San Marcos is still an imposing structure. It was built by the Spanish to protect the town of San Augustine. It was constructed from coquina and built in a star shape. Despite numerous assaults and the town changing hands the fortress was never conquered. … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Fortress
Throwback Thursday: San Augustine Lighthouse
The Big Guy loves lighthouses. On one our trips to San Augustine we decided to check out the lighthouse. Not really sure when we took the trip. I think it was between 2003-2005. The date on the photos is from when I first posted them on TDZ and not the actual date of the trip. … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: San Augustine Lighthouse
Throwback Thursday: St. Augustine
One of our favorite places is St. Augustine, Florida. Sometimes we go for a couple of days and sometimes we just drive over for the day. I think this was taken during Spring Break in 2008.
Throwback Thursday: A Day at the Beach Revisted
For Throwback Thursday, I'm revisiting (re-posting) some pictures from a trip that The Big Guy and I took to St. Augustine Beach in 2008. The Big Guy insisted on taking my picture. The Big Guy. Isn't he cute? Love you Babe. The black dots are surfers. They were about the only ones in the water … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: A Day at the Beach Revisted
Fortress
Built between 1672-1695, the Castillo de San Marcos is still an imposing structure. It was built by the Spanish to protect the town of San Augustine. It was constructed from coquina and built in a star shape. Despite numerous assaults and the town changing hands the fortress was never conquered. One purpose of the fort … Continue reading Fortress
Sky Watch Friday: Crossing the St. Johns River
Last week we took a day trip to Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine. On our way back I caught these with my camera phone as we were crossing the St. Johns River on our way into Green Cove Springs. Check out The Sky Watch Blog. Check out The Sky Watch Blog.
The Dee Zone 