We were just beginning our RVing life back in the early 2000’s when we first discovered the magnetic pull of St. Augustine. Dating back to 1565... yes, the Renaissance. Though much older, this city continues to remind us of the best of Old Quebec City and New Orleans. Cobblestone alleyways are a perfect haven for sidewalk cafes. Fancy ironwork balconies overlook the tree-lined avenues. The drivers of the horse-drawn carriages and colorful trolleys tell newcomers the stories of days gone by as the city unfolds in front of them. Henry Flagler’s Hotel Ponce de Leon has become the centerpiece of the college that carries his name; his Alcazar Hotel now houses the extensive collection of European and American art of Otto C. Lightner. We boarded The Sunshine Bus next to the Lightner Museum. For $1.00, Wally and I were delivered to the Publix Market. Along the way we became friends with fellow boaters Cheryl and Rob. By Happy Hour we were on their sailboat Providence in the Municipal Marina hearing the stories of cruising The Bahamas and beyond! We highly recommend St. Augustine to folks traveling on the waterways and the highways.
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