I arrived too early and decided to park the car at the inn and stroll around. Delightfully, I discovered the town's namesake less than a block away. The spring produces over 3000 gallons of water a minute. Was this the fountain of youth?
The Historical Society is working to save a hotel in front of the spring and other features around the area. After touring the area, I could understand why. This is the "Heart" of the town.
I went back to the Inn and met Pat returning from a shopping spree. She ushered me in and we went on a tour of the 5-room Inn. All the rooms have private baths. The master suite has a whirlpool tub.
I ate a local restaurant (a pitcher of tea and a bucket of oysters!) and then went to a movie at the local theater. I returned and helped Pat a little with her website HTML before heading off to sleep.
For breakfast we had pink grapefruit, apple-cheese strata and bread done-in-the-middle. There was orange juice and tea. I visited with some nice ladies from Brunswick, GA, a bookstore owner from France and a sweet lady from Essex, England. We sat around for a while visiting and telling our adventures that had brought us to the Inn.
I went back across the street to the park and took more pictures of the river, squirrels and the spring. I wish I could have just sat there for a few days soaking up the peaceful feel of the park......however, I had to head for St. Augustine.
If you are planning a trip to this area, check out this Great Inn and be sure to tell them Mike says HI!
A Winding Road * (formerly Cruising America) * * 336-984-9648 * freedom04@awindingroad.net
