Sightseeing and sunburns

So since yesterday was a little rainy and overcast, there was no time spent on the beach. However, we did get to go sightseeing in St. Augustine. Since this city is the oldest city in America, there is plenty of history. Sarah and I got to go to the oldest lighthouse in the country. We climbed all 219 steps to the top and the view was amazing once we got there. I could see out into the harbor and out into the ocean for miles. From there, we went to the Fountain of Youth...yes, the original one found by Ponce de Leon in 1513. I got to drink from the fountain from it was disgusting. The water tasted like it had a pound of sulfur in it. It was gross. But the park where it was located was really nice. Trees and flowers all over along with some ancient cannons and urns and things. Plus, there were 20 some blue and white peacocks walking around the grounds. It was cool to get the history behind the story and just to stroll around the walkways there. After the fountain, we headed to the first fort. We didnt walk in but we walked around and just took some pictures of the massive building. After a nice dinner, the group headed to a mini golf course just down the road from our hotel. I hit some stellar shots including back-to-back hole-in-ones (that's a lot of hyphenation). However, I fell apart in the back nine and ended up tying for 3rd out of 5 people. Oh well, can't win them all.

Today, we hit the beach for several hours. We layed around and then played in the ocean some. It was a little cold but still very enjoyable. It's off to dinner tonight and then to a walking ghost tour of this old city. Should be a great time.

Coming home tomorrow afternoon so hopefully we will get some time on the beach in the morning and then a nice car ride back to Charlotte. Time to go...peace.