St. Augustine

 When you arrive in St. Augustine you will come to appreciate why the French  and Spanish launched expeditions and engaged in battle for the privilege of establishing a colony here.  Although the shop purveyors of historic St. George Street peddle modern wares history flaunts itself every where you gaze. From the Oldest Wooden School House in the Nation to the majestic stone fortress of Castillo De San Marcos history abounds. Throughout the contemporary city and within its Historic Colonial District there remain thirty-six structures of colonial origin and another forty that are reconstructed representations of colonial period dwellings.  Downtown St. Augustine radiates sophisticated elegance of a time gone by but has a timeless appeal for all that visit.   Enjoy the serenity of an alfresco luncheon or dinner at one of the plentiful open air restaurants and cafes that surround St. George Street. Or simply find a shady place to rest and watch the never ending parade of people go by. If you linger long enough you just may be able to hear the echo's of the ancient city and the inhabitants that once strolled its cobblestone streets.   Although St. Augustine has the distinction of being the oldest continuously occupied settlement in the United States, it has so much to offer for today's busy lifestyle Looking for that one of kind curio or a distinctive style of furnishings, do not forget to scrutinize the various