An exciting day! Sleeping late..well, until 8 AM then a boat repair project that we think David aced, fixing a diesel leak by tightening a connection at the injector pump. TaDa! Hero again. Lunch. Then...we took a tour of the main building of Flagler College which used to be the Ponce deLeon hotel built by Mr. Flagler to accommodate very wealthy patrons who needed a luxurious winter get-away in a warm and delightful climate. Totally a treasure. We stopped and went through the garden last fall when we were hear. Yesterday I saw that one could tour it. Some photos:
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| dancers |
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| The windows are all Tiffany. |
Beautiful, beautiful display of wealth. So appreciative of being able to enjoy it. And wonder if the college students have similar appreciation or if it just becomes background for them as they study and make their way in the world. There are no-see-ums in the courtyard, of course.
We met Joan Martay and Michael Brennan, friends from Portland, after our tour and a brief walk around town. Great to see them both and we visited for a couple hours They are visiting until Tuesday when they will return, via air, to Portland. Joan and I, and David and Michael worked together a decade ago and, in spite of the geographical proximity rarely see each other in Maine. So, delightful to catch up in St Augustine.
Dinner on Grace and a short visit with Clint and Lori. Expecting to slip the mooring in the morning.
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| Happy Easter |
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