Blue Heaven Rendezvous #12
Tuesday. November 18, 2008
We had a quiet night behind the protection of Pine Island, but as soon as we got into the ICW, it was blowing twenty knots. I was glad we were not too far from St. Augustine. We left at 8:45am and were tied at the dock in Camachee Cove Marina by 10:30am. After getting checked in, which was once again a long walk to the office and back, we had lunch on board. We
pulled out our folding bikes to see the sights of St. Augustine. It was a 1/12 to 2 mile bike ride. Our first stop along the way was The Mission Grounds. This is where the very large cross is located that can be seen from the water. The grounds are kept very nice with various paths and a pond where we saw sea tu
rtles that had come in from the inlet from the waterway. There also was a very friendly resident Blue Heron who was not too scared of people as you can see by my picture.
Tuesday. November 18, 2008
We had a quiet night behind the protection of Pine Island, but as soon as we got into the ICW, it was blowing twenty knots. I was glad we were not too far from St. Augustine. We left at 8:45am and were tied at the dock in Camachee Cove Marina by 10:30am. After getting checked in, which was once again a long walk to the office and back, we had lunch on board. We
pulled out our folding bikes to see the sights of St. Augustine. It was a 1/12 to 2 mile bike ride. Our first stop along the way was The Mission Grounds. This is where the very large cross is located that can be seen from the water. The grounds are kept very nice with various paths and a pond where we saw sea tu
rtles that had come in from the inlet from the waterway. There also was a very friendly resident Blue Heron who was not too scared of people as you can see by my picture.We biked past the fort and along the waterfront to check out
the municipal marina for future stops here. We then toured “The Oldest House” on the east coast which had quite a story behind it, from a family with twelve children to eventually a tavern and brothel.
the municipal marina for future stops here. We then toured “The Oldest House” on the east coast which had quite a story behind it, from a family with twelve children to eventually a tavern and brothel.Afterward we rode back to the marina. It was a bit chilly. I had on three layers and did not get overheated the entire bike ride. Al, are you sure you headed south and not north!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
We awoke to freezing temperatures outside, but were warm and cozy inside due to being plugged in at the dock and using our heat pump. We did some chores in the morning and then use
d the marina courtesy car to go to the grocery store for just a few things. After lunch we once again biked to see the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine. The building used to be the Alcazar Hotel built by Floridian entrepreneur Henry Flagler. When it went defunct, Lightner, a very wealthy man from Chicago purchased it to house his personal collections. Lightner was a publisher of an arts and antique magazine who took advantage of the stock market crash, buying up all that he could from the wealthy who had lost the
ir fortunes. His collections ranged from unique furniture, cut glass dishes, to cigar band collections, toys and more. It was amazing. There was something for everyone to enjoy seeing. Also, the former hotel was phenomenal in itself for what had been built back then. It had the largest indoor swimming pool, steam rooms and special baths. as well as ball rooms and other beautiful rooms.
We awoke to freezing temperatures outside, but were warm and cozy inside due to being plugged in at the dock and using our heat pump. We did some chores in the morning and then use
d the marina courtesy car to go to the grocery store for just a few things. After lunch we once again biked to see the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine. The building used to be the Alcazar Hotel built by Floridian entrepreneur Henry Flagler. When it went defunct, Lightner, a very wealthy man from Chicago purchased it to house his personal collections. Lightner was a publisher of an arts and antique magazine who took advantage of the stock market crash, buying up all that he could from the wealthy who had lost the
ir fortunes. His collections ranged from unique furniture, cut glass dishes, to cigar band collections, toys and more. It was amazing. There was something for everyone to enjoy seeing. Also, the former hotel was phenomenal in itself for what had been built back then. It had the largest indoor swimming pool, steam rooms and special baths. as well as ball rooms and other beautiful rooms.This is for my rug hooking friends. There were two hooked rugs in his collection. How would you like to have this in your house when relatives come for Thanksgiving!
Back to the boat we went and used the courtesy car to take us to a “real” Italian restaurant for dinner. Nothing fancy, but the real Italian homemade sauce makes it
Back to the boat we went and used the courtesy car to take us to a “real” Italian restaurant for dinner. Nothing fancy, but the real Italian homemade sauce makes it
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