tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post5457392777164427125..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: A rare tourist day for usSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-80707408671457340602013-12-04T20:36:16.682-05:002013-12-04T20:36:16.682-05:00It is sad to me that the old charm that was St. Au...It is sad to me that the old charm that was St. Augustine a hundred years ago or more has totally been replaced by tourism. Everything is for show and pretty much everything has an admission fee. Restaurants, shops, tours and tickets. I would have liked it better when it was just a nice place to be without all the hoopla and hype.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739352885582343624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-52131478394747257152013-12-03T21:50:18.653-05:002013-12-03T21:50:18.653-05:00The Holly Jolly Trolley (love that name!) sounds l...The Holly Jolly Trolley (love that name!) sounds like a blast. Great way to get into the Christmas spirit and see the holiday lights. But Christmassy weather in Florida? Better keep heading further south.Mike and Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533734325496528187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-11019992096224004842013-12-03T13:54:24.647-05:002013-12-03T13:54:24.647-05:00St Augustine will always have special spot in my h...St Augustine will always have special spot in my heart because that was the first rv trip out side of NC for us. That was about 6 years ago. We took the trolley and enjoyed the Castillo and the reenactments. The bridge was being remodeled so we couldn't go across it. Thanks for bringing back such good memories.<br />SylGin and Sylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11849882478471352086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-46727812771673085422013-12-03T12:34:32.304-05:002013-12-03T12:34:32.304-05:00We've taken trollies in many places, we find i...We've taken trollies in many places, we find it's a great way to get an overall feel for the area and then we pick and choose the sights we want to go back to and explore on foot. Somewhat expensive, but in the overall scheme of things, we feel it's worth the money.<br /><br />Nice recap of the fort's history, great pictures. And I loved the Christmas lights, so nice to enjoy when you don't have to put them up and take them down... ;c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-56023052762126743102013-12-03T10:43:28.764-05:002013-12-03T10:43:28.764-05:00I agree that if it's your first time in any ci...I agree that if it's your first time in any city, a bus or trolley tour is really the way to go. You see all the highlights that way and can get a feel for the area. I kind of agree with the previous commenter who remarked about the energy used for all the lighting. Even though they are small lights, added up it is a great expense, but more than that, what a waste of energy! <br /><br />Too bad about not getting to see the lighthouse and grounds. I felt that way on my recent cross-country when I found out you can only go up into the lighthouse on weekends. Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-37808036018868315472013-12-03T10:32:00.041-05:002013-12-03T10:32:00.041-05:00if you go back into town step inside the main buil...if you go back into town step inside the main building at Flagler College... pretty neat looking inside...heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-73356629593101326072013-12-03T09:12:02.939-05:002013-12-03T09:12:02.939-05:00even with the weather, you still had a wonderful d...even with the weather, you still had a wonderful day. . .and I agree, the St Augustine Trolley is the way to go. <br /><br />we've been there twice, and still haven't been to the Flagler College. . .I was hoping you would do the tour of the grounds, and show me what I missed. . .LOL!Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-68625022947848658632013-12-03T08:21:54.292-05:002013-12-03T08:21:54.292-05:00Didn't know about the night Trolley tours. Th...Didn't know about the night Trolley tours. That would be fun if you could handle the crowds. Safe travels today - can't wait to see where you end up next! Better days here...things are looking up for the time being!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-51042658515296787852013-12-03T08:10:25.845-05:002013-12-03T08:10:25.845-05:00I bet those suffragettes may not be around anymore...I bet those suffragettes may not be around anymore or they have incredible longevity :) Too bad about the weather, but still a good tour. Trolley was a good idea. The place has a Williamsburg feel to it. So festive for December- that Holly Trolley sounds like a hoot! Oh and the cannon decorations - seems like people made more time for art before the internet, fast everything age.Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-48697274655558383532013-12-03T07:12:05.270-05:002013-12-03T07:12:05.270-05:00It seems like we brought the cold weather back wit...It seems like we brought the cold weather back with us from Georgia because it's been cold ever since we've been back. I'm looking out the window now and see some blue skies.....here's hoping!Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-39275127272985452922013-12-03T05:38:10.261-05:002013-12-03T05:38:10.261-05:00Well if you can't be on the beach, that looks ...Well if you can't be on the beach, that looks like a good way to get in the Christmas Spirit!! Nice tour and love the lights!! Especially the snowy one...that is my kind of snow;o))Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-87099933951883263102013-12-02T23:43:33.744-05:002013-12-02T23:43:33.744-05:00Good tour. We have friends there, so we have been ...Good tour. We have friends there, so we have been in the area a number of times. Good history, but a bit touristy.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-11076643863742074622013-12-02T22:49:54.809-05:002013-12-02T22:49:54.809-05:00I loved St Augustine when I visited with Bel sever...I loved St Augustine when I visited with Bel several years ago. Yes, it was warm and sunny, and I have great photos of the lighthouse we climbed. Your photos of the lights are wonderful, and the eerie foggy thing is impressive. Hopefully it will warm up soon. Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-80076955510507592862013-12-02T22:30:17.815-05:002013-12-02T22:30:17.815-05:00I wish there had been reenactments when I visited ...I wish there had been reenactments when I visited the Castillo. Always brings the history to life. The shops, eh, who needs it. The trolley seems like a good way to get around without quite so much sidewalk walking. I like the lights even though I don't like to think about the waste of energy.<br />(BTW, I am impressed. You are only one day behind. Or am I? ;)Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-20789861207071466212013-12-02T22:18:53.351-05:002013-12-02T22:18:53.351-05:00Wishing you a better day tomorrow. Believe it or ...Wishing you a better day tomorrow. Believe it or not, it is to be low 60's tomorrow, but Friday, the 30's. Sat and Sun in twenties. We may leave earlier. YOU need warm weather.! <br />Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-28536890726099826812013-12-02T22:13:23.896-05:002013-12-02T22:13:23.896-05:00Oooh, I want to go ride the Holly Trolley! What a ...Oooh, I want to go ride the Holly Trolley! What a cool thing to do. We may have to take a ride there and spend the day. Thanks for the tour!owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-66819582142694501722013-12-02T21:53:39.901-05:002013-12-02T21:53:39.901-05:00Well? that is Christmassy and touristy but pretty....Well? that is Christmassy and touristy but pretty. I'm trying to get in the mood. I usually bah humbug because of all the obligatory gift giving nonsense.... cut that out. I do like Christmas lights... maybe I'll give everyone a Christmas light ... ha! <br /><br />I like the last shot of the flash and raindrops ... pretty AND ChristmassyCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.com