Thurs Jan 28th...her journal

Had breakfast at the Victorian House. It,s a real pretty day outside...blue sky, sunshine, puffy clouds and lots of sky writing. Cancelled the notion of reading on  the porch 'til 10:00. Grabbed cameras and headed for the fort on foot. Spent at least an hour here taking pictures. I really hope my abilities are improving. Max wanted a group of sedentary birds to perform for an in-flight shot., so he tossed our house keys into the middle of the flock. They complied with his wishes, spread their wings and started to flutter around...it should be a great picture. But then the birds tried to grab the keys and take off. Max  really had to scramble-with hands over his head for protection to retrieve them. The picture taking here was truly fun.

Next we rented a horse drawn buggy for a tour of the city. As we were getting to our assigned buggy the first horse in line latched on to my camera strap...the driver had to slap his muzzle to make him release it. My sweater and the camera strap were covered with slime. It would have been a great shot if Max had realized what was happening earlier. 

Our driver's name was Tom and the horse was Bob. bob was a lively young horse who really wanted to take off. He kept trying to break into  a fast trot and was allowed to in traffic. Tom was totally personable, friendly and well informed about St Augustine. We got an excellent overview of the city and based our decisions on places to return to on his advice. 

After the tour we walked some of St George St-took a few shots there and I bought a pair of canvas Grasshoppers as the sandals I had on were giving me blisters. We headed back to the B&B to shed Max's jacket my purse, etc. and drop off gifts we had purchased.

Our next stop was the Mayflower...it's in St Augustine Philip! We kook pictures to take home for him...I'm sure max's will be better than mine...but I did try. 

Next it's the Lightner Museum. That was a great do. Very interesting place-what a way and place to have lived. An antique mall in what was the pool. Ropes suspended from the third floor so you could swing out and jump into the pool.  I suggested to Max that we might take in Beauport when we get home, I know he would love it.

Across the street is Flagler College. What an incredible place. It was built as one of the train Hotels when Henry Flagler was creating the railroad system in Florida. The beauty and opulence of the place can't be appreciated by the majority of the students. The dining hall was truly incredible, in no way could it be compared to the Commons back at SCC. I was totally awestruck by the murals, chandeliers, ceiling, etc.

Looked at more expensive antiques along St George St, picked up a couple of gifts and returned to B & B for a "Victorian Tea". a guitar player  (Holly) playing English/Victorian ballads...by the time we left Max had him playing the Blues. Holly told us about the Piano Bar and the performer there. So we left and headed to the Tradewinds again. Picked up wine for our meal and back to "Champs of Avila". Oh' oh, Bob-the chef is leaving to check out his new dog PJ...who's cooking? Diane brings out Max's lobster bisque and he tries to take a picture of it. Eats some and then runs back for his other camera. Bob returns, another couple gets their meals and out of the kitchen comes a young female, this isn't a one-chef operation after all. Another great meal.

Piano bar for one set. Bobby D does great job and back to B&B to end the night. Got good sleep, no cramps!

thus ends part 2...to be continued