Last weekend we welcomed Jeff's parents in St. Augustine. They have been living on their boat in Southern Florida and are coming up North to spend sometime with us before they have to leave the FL waters. We spent sometime walking around and popping in and out of the little shops. This town is really cute and reminds me of New Orleans a little. the architecture is similar, but these shops give you the beach/coastal feel.
St. Augustine is the oldest town in the United States and was establish sometime in the 1500 era.
We came across this school and couldn't believe that it was still standing. They have really taken good care of the town and all of these historical sites.
Pretty cool
A little view of the shops, but I loved the pirate who was walking by.
Back in the day when they were digging and building. They used the natural land that consisted of sand, shells and dirt. Just to show you how well it stood up. 
St. Augustine had a huge part in the Civil Rights Movement in 1963 through 1964. This particular site is right in the middle of town. Please click on the picture to make it larger so you are able to read whats on this plaque.
This is the site they were sold. I couldn't even imagine what it was like back then.
After we had lunch and walked around, we headed back to grandma & grandpas boat. Tanner and Jt enjoyed a tomato and some other snacks. This face was just to cute to not take a picture of. We had a really good time visiting and seeing their boat for the first time.
Jackson and I will be returning one of these Saturdays for a Treasure Hunt and then fighting off the pirates on this pirate ship.
Jeff and his little buddy
Having some fun with T man
St. Augustine is a very popular tourist attraction. The 19th century architecture, St. George Street, Alligator Farm that was incorporated in 1908. It's one of the oldest tourist attractions in FL.There is A LOT of history here and we look forward to returning and taking some of the tours they offer to learn more about this beautiful town.
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