Road Trip: Hilton Head, Charleston, and St. Augustine

Rainy Charleston

A great week was had golfing in Hilton Head, visiting Tiffany and family in Charleston, and a last night in St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest city in the U.S. (1565) despite some chilly and rainy weather. We decided to do the driving thing rather than fly. Kind of a nice change.

Stayed at Inn at Harbour Town. Beautiful place and great golf courses. We got to catch up with old Maryland friends which was really nice. We moved in 2008 - a long time ago now...

Practicing holding breath

fantastic new library close to their house

Super quick visit to Charleston but got to check in on the Walker family. Busy bunch - swim lessons for Juliet, library visit, school activities galore. I love everything about their area - marvelous place to raise a family.

Casa Monica in St. Augustine. Right in the middle of the historic downtown area. All things Spanish including this kind of Moroccan theme.

Museums and churches on every corner. They've done a great job preserving the old.

The historic fort that protected the city. Pretty amazing it's still standing. Oldest masonry fort in the U.S. with construction beginning in 1672 finishing 23 years later.

I'd say we're settling down but boy, the schedule seem awfully packed. Company coming and Mark has two fishing trips scheduled with friends in a few weeks. He's definitely making the most of this newly retired life. Not complaining for sure...