St. Augustine, FL ~ part 1

St. Augustine is our nation's oldest city. All kinds of historical goings-ons have taken place here, it was under Spanish control, it was attacked and burned by the English, plundered by pirates, blah blah blah....

The most thrilling is that of the Fountain of Youth. Legend has it, is that Juan Ponce de Leon had discovered Florida while searching for it in like 1550 or something.

He was looking to cure his sexual impotence.

This awesome diorama depicts friendly sunglass wearing Indians welcoming Juan to the fountain.

The fountain is more like a well. It should be called The Well of Youth.

Mike and Lucky toasting,"TO YOUTH."

Mike standing in front of the well after taking his sulfary shot.

I got in on the action. Maybe botox will be a bit more affective.

After my extensive research, it appears that Juan never even made it to these parts. There was this lady named Luella. She was known for her fabricated stories. She set up this tourist trap in 1904. It has drawn visitors seeking its magical powers ever since.

At least the peacocks weren't a lie.

In the Spanish Quarter stands the oldest wooden school house. More dioramas. This one spoke. It told us that the kid wearing the dunce hat was not stupid, just a slow learner and if you misbehaved, you would get thrown in the dungeon.

True light house aficionados will appreciate this light house. They say it's awesome.

Lucky thought his pickle was awesome.

...and a 16 foot replica of Michelangelo's David...