Fort Matanzas
The
clear waters of Matanzas Inlet are somewhat calmer than the busy bay front in
St. Augustine’s downtown, and much more peaceful too. The boardwalk and various walking trails provide a great opportunity to see natural Florida
without forking over an arm and a leg. Here at the dock you can see the smooth
sand and the coquina rocks, as well as the dock, the ferryboat, and a wild
tangle of trees beyond. If you come here, you won’t want to leave.
Castillo de San Marcos
Here I'm standing in one of the rooms on the north wall, looking out at the east
wall. The cannon called “El Milanes” can be seen, as well as its stack of
cannonballs. This particular piece was forged in Seville in 1764. If you can
visit the Castillo and peek out of the barred windows without capturing a dozen
strangers’ heads, then congratulations . . . you’re lucky!
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