Castillo de San Marcos
Whether
you’re a kid, a history enthusiast, an artillery-lover, or a random person
who’s never had the pleasure of being up close and personal with an 18TH
century cannon, the Castillo gun deck is the place for you. When I first
visited in 2001, I knew I was going to love this place because I was already in
love with the Civil War era artillery at Gettysburg National Military Park.
Most if not all of these pieces are much
older than that. Unfortunately, I don’t know the age of this particular piece shown on the
photo.
Fort Matanzas
Fort
Matanzas, built circa 1742, hasn’t had it easy. Last October during Hurricane
Matthew was the most recent blow. The ferry service, which was suspended when damages
were assessed, just opened recently after eight months of repair. This historic
inlet known for the massacre of French Protestants in 1565 has had more than
its fair share of unrest, but it has remained beautiful after all these years.
The sand, sea, and sky were here long before the Spaniards arrived.
(c) 2015-2017 St. Augustine Fridays
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