We had a fun day yesterday, traveling to Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island with Bob and Bonny Herman. Fernandina Beach is a very historic town, as it was the beginning point of the first east-west trans Florida Railroad in the 1850s. Fernandina Beach had a very natural harbor, and apparently this was a boon for the area, as this port was booming in the 1800s. There were at least 2 forts guarding the waterway, Amelia River, into Fernandina Beach.
There is a great walking tour (we drove for part of the route) of historic homes, and there are a ton of them... Doctors, tug fleet owners, ship chandlery owners, and yes, even saloon keepers built magnificent mansions. Lots of gingerbread and wrap around porches. And those great painted lady color schemes.
The photo above shows us in the rear courtyard of the Florida House, Florida's oldest hotel that is now a B & B and a bar/restaurant. Lots of galleries and unique shops throughout the pleasant downtown area. We also had a lunch at the wharf area on the Amelia River. Had to get a shot of this painted hippie van.
Earlier in the day we went through Fort Clinch State Park also on the island, checking out the camping amenities. It looks like we will try to stay there a few days before leaving the area. One RV loop is right by the dunes of the Atlantic, and it looks great.
Afterwards we ate at Sonny's BBQ, and learned how to play Farkle at the Herman's trailer. Today we had a "catch up day" at the trailer. It was the first day in quite a while that we had 'to ourselves', and we got a lot of work, cleaning and sorting done at home.
Thought for today: No man is ever too busy to tell you how busy he is.
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We love reading your blog, so we are going to do one also. Finally found where I can comment, so you know we are reading it and enjoying every word. Thanks!! So glad you are done with your treatments, and are doing well!! Thank you God!!
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