This National Monument was constructed in 1672, making it one of the oldest standing structures in North America. Ponce de Leon and his Spanish troops were first to settle the area....so much history here.
Arial view of the Fort....
Matanzas Bay surrounds the Fort...
Cannon and cannon balls...
The Spaniards' quarters....
This is the Chapel within the Fort....
These were the British quarters....
Looking down from the second floor roof....Awesome views.
Bob leads the pack....
Atop the Fort with the draw bridge in the background.
The Flagler College in the background....
More cannons.
I enjoyed the beautiful views from atop the Fort.
Manuel and Bob pose in front of one of the Cannons.
Manuel poses in front of the Well, which was the only source of water within the Fort.
More of the Bay.....
This was a very huge cannon.
We really enjoyed our tour of the Fort. We had two beautiful, sunny days of touring.
We ended our day by having dinner at the AIA Ale Works Restaurant. Food was good and Company was great.
Bob & JoAnn Srutka and Manuel and I.
More to come.....
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