Mission Nombre de Dios
This
peaceful, historic religious haven is a wonderful respite from the business of
everyday Saint Augustine. Whether or not you follow a different faith than
Catholicism, or none at all, you should definitely find yourself feeling
relaxed and peaceful on a stroll through these beautiful grounds. Not only do the Mission grounds host a picturesque little chapel that creates some great
photo opportunities, but it’s also a cemetery of sorts . . . history lovers
might be interested in researching the names found on the weathered old stones.
On this photo you can see the bridge over the Lagoon, a proliferation of
Florida palms, and the Prince of Peace Church at left.
St. George Street
This
is where history meets tourism, in a good way. Granted, the real die-hard
history enthusiasts probably won’t find much of value here aside from the grand
old 18TH- and 19TH century homes and their inviting
second-story balconies, but if you just want to shop, eat, and enjoy the
Florida air, this place is definitely for you. The white building seen at left
is part of Colonial Quarter (another attraction you should check out), and the
stone building to the right is a chocolate-lover’s paradise. This is the
Whetstone’s Chocolates factory outlet store. Just through that door to the
right of the Whetstone’s sign is a little alcove that leads to Spanish Bakery.
One of my best Florida dining memories is buying a few empanadas and an
ice-cold can of Coke, and sitting at those cheery red tables underneath a bower
of old shade trees.
(c) 2015 St Augustine Fridays
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