day wagons’ around the campfire in.
Anastasia State Park feels as though it
is in pristine Florida wilderness with
huge Live Oak trees draped in swaying
Spanish Moss, birds tweeting in the trees,
and large campsites with well-paved
streets. It is also right next to the beach,
with a narrow boardwalk traversing high
dunes and undisturbed wetlands
enhancing the spirit of undisturbed
nature. Anybody who lives in Florida
knows that these are rare commodities
these days, and a pleasure to find.
Events at Sisters by the Sea began on
Friday morning with breakfast, followed
by a tour around St. Augustine (a Spanish
colonial outpost founded in 1565 and
the oldest continuously inhabited city
in the United States) on the Old Town
Trolley. This was followed by a wine
tasting at the San Sebastian winery,
lunch, a private tour of The Distillery and
the Friday night Art Walk sipping drinks
and tasting appetizers in the galleries
hidden throughout the cobble and brick
streets of the Ancient City, where the
balmy ocean breeze and long dusk of a
perfect Florida spring sunset along with
the convivial company of women made
for an unforgettable evening.
Late evening (and throughout the
weekend) was spent visiting in various
gorgeous campers with newfound friends,
and yes – true sisters – enjoying sangrias
and snacks, and more importantly, lots
of laughs and tall tales. Throughout
the event, there was a balanced mix of
planned activities, and on-your-own time
to enjoy the beautiful beaches and truly
relax. There was always the opportunity
to be by yourself when you wanted to be,
or pals to visit with when you wanted that
– a perfect mix!
On Saturday morning, members of the
public were invited to the Trailer Tour
Anne Freund’s
1963 Terry
Old Town Trolley Tour
of St. Augustine
Denise Lee’s 1963
Yellowstone
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