St. Augustine, Florida

 

Monday, December 15:  Stage Coach RV Park, St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine, Florida has been one of our stops many times over the years.  Friends Mark and Charmaine retired and "abandoned" Northern NY.  Charmaine taught with me at Potsdam High School.  We usually stay at this park because it is small, quiet and quite easy to get to.  The main hassle coming from the north on I-95 is the traffic in and around Jacksonville.  But, every year traffic keeps getting heavier in this area, making the trip a little less fun.  In fact, just across the street from the campground developers are building a huge apartment complex, leveling what used to be forest.

We booked a 7 night stay here so we have time to visit with Mark and Charmaine, as well as some personal RR with the pups.  This warmer winter weather is really starting to grow on us.  

On Wednesday the 17th Mark and Charmaine picked us up and took us to a Farmers Market/Craft Show at the St. Augustine Beach.  What an assortment of products we got to see and shop from.

We even spent a little time on the beach.  Although it wasn't really beach weather, any time near the ocean is a treat for us landlubbers.  

The next day, Judy's sister and her friend Larry came up from Sebring, where they live, and we went out for dinner.  It was fun catching up with Dianne since we don't get to see her very often.

Friday was a "chore" day.  Along with dog walks and laundry, Judy cooked a vegetable we had never seen or heard of, Romanesco Cauliflower.  We discovered it at the Farmers Market on Wednesday.  After some Google research, Judy cooked it just like broccoli, and it turned out great!  We also put up Christmas decorations for the first time ever in a RV.

Saturday we went to the Farmers market at Anastasia State Park, and it was HUGE.  There were vendors for crafts and food, as well as live music.  One vendor was even selling pure maple syrup from Vermont.

We ended the day with a late lunch on the roof top deck at The Ice House.

Sadly, our week in St. Augustine is ending.  Monday the 22nd we move on to Coastline RV resort on the Florida panhandle for the Christmas and New Year Holidays.

Stay tuned.