Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Easter in St. Augustine

St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States founded in 1565, 42 years before Jamestown, VA.  Interesting fact: It is the oldest city in the United States, but... not the first.  Pensacola was the first city in the U.S. founded in 1559, but three weeks after being settled everything was wiped out from a hurricane and the city was not rebuilt until later.

We spent four days in St. Augustine over Easter weekend and had such a great time!  There is an endless amount to do there.  We loved walking the huge historic district which includes the oldest house and the oldest school house in the country.
                   What used to be the world famous Ponce de Leon hotel is now Flagler College                                   The Castillo de San Marcos (Spanish Fort from the 1500's)
                                    Cannon firing at the old Spanish fort



                                              Favorite street performer


                                   Yummy Spanish bakery
                                     We've been deprived of Mexican food
                                   Riding the trolley!
                                  Baby Cooksey tummy picture!



2 comments:

Mat and Brooke said...

Karina you look so cute! I'm SO COMPLETELY excited for you and Mitcheal. I can't wait to see that beautiful, dark, exotic looking baby girl! I'm afraid we may all be a bit jealous :) Love ya girl!

Lincoln and Alisia said...

Yay! You finally updated your blog!