St Augustine, FL (Day 2)

Let's face it, St Augustine is o-l-d.

Founded in 1565, it has the oldest wooden schoolhouse, the oldest house, the first 'Ripley's Believe It or Not' and a whole host of "oldest" attractions. I think we also saw the "oldest T-shirt shop" and the "oldest homeless person".

Both the St Augustine City Hall (Hotel Alcazar-1888) and Flagler College (Hotel Ponce de Leon-1887) are housed in former hotels constructed by Henry Flagler. Flagler was the partner of John D. Rockefeller in Standard Oil. His name is everywhere in Florida (City of Flagler Beach; Flagler County; Fort Flagler; Flagler Hospital...). The guy truly got around. We will hear more about Henry when we get to the Keys.

Photo: Flagler College

Photo: St Augustine, FL City Hall

Used our folding bikes to get around St Augustine

and also make a run to West Marine.

With a parking problem rivaling Annapolis, this was a great way to get around and avoid that hassle.

Photo: John driving the "SUV"