The house is below
Southern most house in the continental US
Love the architecture of this house
Key West lighthouse is in the center of old town
Barry liked this old schooner
I bought a necklace, a little sand dollar dipped in gold, here
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
9/29/09 Key West, FL
We decided to leave the motor home in Key Largo and drive about 95 miles to Key West and spend the night in a hotel. A lot of very large old homes have been converted to hotels. We found one that was pet friendly and in the old downtown area. It was perfect. . . had a small kitchen, bedroom, living room and bathroom, surrounded by lush tropical gardens with several waterfalls, hot tub, pool. . . comfortable and quaint. We loved it.
The house is below
Southern most house in the continental US
Love the architecture of this house
Key West lighthouse is in the center of old town
Barry liked this old schooner
I bought a necklace, a little sand dollar dipped in gold, here
The house is below
Southern most house in the continental US
Love the architecture of this house
Key West lighthouse is in the center of old town
Barry liked this old schooner
I bought a necklace, a little sand dollar dipped in gold, here
Monday, September 28, 2009
9/9/26 Tavernier, Key Largo, FL
The Elk's here own a fabulous piece of property. . . ocean front. We have the only RV here. The property is fenced and the dogs get to run freely. Molly is loving the water.
On Sunday night, the Elk's Lodge held a fundraiser for the Boy Scouts. A reggae band from Columbus, Ohio, called The Ark Band, donated a performance to the event. We enjoyed excellent live music for about five hours. The band members hung out by our RV during their breaks.
Water view from our space.
Barry floating in the salt water.
We bought a 'Florida avocado' to have with shrimp. The slices almost stretch across a dinner plate. Yum!!
Sunset on the west side of Key Largo.
Bass player on the left is from St. Lucia (he has dread locks to his ankles) and the lead singer on the right.
On Sunday night, the Elk's Lodge held a fundraiser for the Boy Scouts. A reggae band from Columbus, Ohio, called The Ark Band, donated a performance to the event. We enjoyed excellent live music for about five hours. The band members hung out by our RV during their breaks.
Water view from our space.
Barry floating in the salt water.
We bought a 'Florida avocado' to have with shrimp. The slices almost stretch across a dinner plate. Yum!!
Sunset on the west side of Key Largo.
Bass player on the left is from St. Lucia (he has dread locks to his ankles) and the lead singer on the right.
9/20/09 Flagler Beach, FL
Another spot right on the beach. . . dogs love it. The sunrise is spectacular, especially with storm clouds brewing.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
9/18/09 St. Augustine, FL
Another Elk's lodge, water and electric, but not free. Wonderful cook. . . we had the best prime rib and hamburgers. Downside, it is amazingly hot and humid here.
St. Augustine is the first city in the U.S. It's historical ownership starts with the Spanish, the British the Spanish again, and finally American. We toured the lighthouse museum and learned that the country's first lighthouse is no longer used, this one replaced it. We also toured Castillo de San Marcos. . . construction of this fort started in 1672.
St. Augustine Lighthouse
The lightkeeper's house... looks pretty grand.
Two pics showing cannons and the drawbridge.
The walls are constructed of a shell mix, it would absorb a cannon ball and not crumble.
We were treated to a re-creation of a Spanish cannon firing done by volunteers in wool outfits in horrible heat.
No cannon balls, just loud noise and smoke
Outlook turret
An original bronze cannon
View of some of the rooms on the lower level
One of the barracks
The oldest original house in the city
St. Augustine is the first city in the U.S. It's historical ownership starts with the Spanish, the British the Spanish again, and finally American. We toured the lighthouse museum and learned that the country's first lighthouse is no longer used, this one replaced it. We also toured Castillo de San Marcos. . . construction of this fort started in 1672.
St. Augustine Lighthouse
The lightkeeper's house... looks pretty grand.
Two pics showing cannons and the drawbridge.
The walls are constructed of a shell mix, it would absorb a cannon ball and not crumble.
We were treated to a re-creation of a Spanish cannon firing done by volunteers in wool outfits in horrible heat.
No cannon balls, just loud noise and smoke
Outlook turret
An original bronze cannon
View of some of the rooms on the lower level
One of the barracks
The oldest original house in the city
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
9/15/09 Savannah, GA
We are staying at the Savannah Elk's Lodge. . . for free, with electric. Great life.
We took a 90 minute trolley tour of the historic district and saw lots of important sites. The driver/guide was so annoying that we were glad when it was over. So, we went back in the car to take pictures and go to a nationally recognized restaurant for true southern cooking.
The town was laid out by James Oglethorpe, an early Georgia settler and maritime commander, who planned public parks every two blocks in each direction. All but three remain today.
River Street on the Savannah River. . . cute shops and restaurants.
Factors Walk, the upper level of River Street, used to be where cotton was bought and sold, now shops and restaurants.
Some alleys are paved with rocks that were used as ballast on the ships that brought in supplies. Very scary walking for those of us who are unsteady on their feet.
The Spanish Moss that hangs from the trees is a bromeliad. It uses the tree for support, but gets nutrients from the air and water. It is also filled with chiggers, so you don't want to touch.
Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House seats people at large oval tables for ten, so you sit with strangers. . . fun conversation. The meat dishes today were southern fried chicken (delish), meatloaf and bbq'd pulled pork. There were probably 20 sides from cheesy mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, collard greens, black-eyed peas, dirty rice with sausage, butter bean dishes, carrot salad, homemade bisquits and corn bread, etc., etc., etc. To polish the meal off, there was banana bread pudding and some sort of blueberry thing (wonderful). The meal was fabulous and only $16/pp. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Savannah. Oh, did I mention that it was "all you can eat?"
Iron work is huge in Savannah.
The smallest historic house, 510 sqft, recently sold for $249,000.
Original homes often had the main entry on the second floor. . . partly to avoid the dust from the street and also to have the servants and working part of the house, i.e., kitchen, at street level.
This coffee shop is where Jim Williams from the book and movie 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' used to hang out.
Ford's first auto showroom.
Three of the parks in the historical district.
Some of the fabulous structures in the historic district where you can do whatever you want to the inside, but the outside must remain original.
Description of how the "Wormsloe" plantation came into being.
Entrance
to "Wormsloe". The house is privately occupied and cannot be toured. The rest of the outbuildings are in disrepair.
We took a 90 minute trolley tour of the historic district and saw lots of important sites. The driver/guide was so annoying that we were glad when it was over. So, we went back in the car to take pictures and go to a nationally recognized restaurant for true southern cooking.
The town was laid out by James Oglethorpe, an early Georgia settler and maritime commander, who planned public parks every two blocks in each direction. All but three remain today.
River Street on the Savannah River. . . cute shops and restaurants.
Factors Walk, the upper level of River Street, used to be where cotton was bought and sold, now shops and restaurants.
Some alleys are paved with rocks that were used as ballast on the ships that brought in supplies. Very scary walking for those of us who are unsteady on their feet.
The Spanish Moss that hangs from the trees is a bromeliad. It uses the tree for support, but gets nutrients from the air and water. It is also filled with chiggers, so you don't want to touch.
Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House seats people at large oval tables for ten, so you sit with strangers. . . fun conversation. The meat dishes today were southern fried chicken (delish), meatloaf and bbq'd pulled pork. There were probably 20 sides from cheesy mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, collard greens, black-eyed peas, dirty rice with sausage, butter bean dishes, carrot salad, homemade bisquits and corn bread, etc., etc., etc. To polish the meal off, there was banana bread pudding and some sort of blueberry thing (wonderful). The meal was fabulous and only $16/pp. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Savannah. Oh, did I mention that it was "all you can eat?"
Iron work is huge in Savannah.
The smallest historic house, 510 sqft, recently sold for $249,000.
Original homes often had the main entry on the second floor. . . partly to avoid the dust from the street and also to have the servants and working part of the house, i.e., kitchen, at street level.
This coffee shop is where Jim Williams from the book and movie 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' used to hang out.
Ford's first auto showroom.
Three of the parks in the historical district.
Some of the fabulous structures in the historic district where you can do whatever you want to the inside, but the outside must remain original.
Description of how the "Wormsloe" plantation came into being.
Entranceto "Wormsloe". The house is privately occupied and cannot be toured. The rest of the outbuildings are in disrepair.
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