Castillo de San Marcos
Here’s
an interesting tidbit: All of the bastions at the Castillo are named for saints
(Agustín, Carlos, Pablo, and Pedro) and the largest tower, used as a
bell-tower in days of yore, has its own separate name. It’s called San Marcos. Originally the
same height as the other three towers, and built in the 1670s/80s with the rest
of the Castillo, San Marcos tower was rebuilt at a taller height and finished
before the siege of St. Augustine in June 1740. The coquina facing looks pretty
good for being 275 years old!
Fountain of Youth
Like
the Three Stooges? Love peacocks? Then this photo is for you! Some of the best
things about the Fountain of Youth Park are these guys, wandering around at
will and spreading joy with their beautiful plumage and soulful
cries. Here, they’re apparently congregating outside the restrooms on a cool
and rainy morning. The two to the left are preening --- “take my picture! Take
my picture!” while the guy on the right says “yeah, I don’t think so.”
(c) 2015 St. Augustine Fridays
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