Hello Travel Tuesday travelers! How was your Easter Sunday celebration? Fun , I hope! Few weeks ago we travel to Castillo de San Marcos, here's another cool place to visit in Saint Augustine. Let us travel to Fort Matanzas which is less than 2 hours drive from our place. If you are visiting Orlando for Disney or Universal Studio parks, set aside a day and have a road trip to Saint Augustine. You will be enjoying the view of the beach when you travel the scenic route and it's absolutely beautiful.
There are so many things to do while you are in the Sunshine State. Of course, you probably would visit Orlando for the Sea World, Universal Studios and Walt Disney World but, you should visit Saint Augustine because it is the Oldest City in the Nation (USA).
Before you reach the old town, you will arrive Fort Matanzas first.
You will take the ferry ride accross the inlet and it's free of charge.
The picture above is the Fort Matanzas up close.
This is a wooden stairs, the entrance to go up to the observation deck.
That's one room served as the sleeping quarter in the watch tower.
canons on the deck...
Showing you the Fort Matanzas...
Ron and other guests waiting for us to come down from the tower roof.
I was at the tower roof. The view in 360 degrees was beautiful. I wonder what it is like to watch the sunshine and sunset here.
I took this photo while I was on the ferry.
One of the photos that I took at the tower roof. I will be seeing you in your blogs soon. Thanks for traveling with me.
There are so many things to do while you are in the Sunshine State. Of course, you probably would visit Orlando for the Sea World, Universal Studios and Walt Disney World but, you should visit Saint Augustine because it is the Oldest City in the Nation (USA).
Before you reach the old town, you will arrive Fort Matanzas first.
You will take the ferry ride accross the inlet and it's free of charge.
The picture above is the Fort Matanzas up close.
This is a wooden stairs, the entrance to go up to the observation deck.
That's one room served as the sleeping quarter in the watch tower.
canons on the deck...
Showing you the Fort Matanzas...
Ron and other guests waiting for us to come down from the tower roof.
I was at the tower roof. The view in 360 degrees was beautiful. I wonder what it is like to watch the sunshine and sunset here.
I took this photo while I was on the ferry.
One of the photos that I took at the tower roof. I will be seeing you in your blogs soon. Thanks for traveling with me.
This National Monument is the oldest masonry fort in the United States located in the city of St. Augustine, Florida.
This place was constructed by the Spanish when Florida was a Spanish territory.
During the twenty year period of British possession, the fort was renamed Fort St. Mark then, when Florida became a U.S. territory in 1821, this place was renamed Fort Marion.
The name Castillo de San Marcos was restored by Congress in 1942.
Here I am with hubby, taking a souvenir shots at the entrance of Castillo de San Marcos.
It was in the afternoon, the tourists gathered at the courtyard, waiting for the re-enactment of the staff in costume.
The picture below was taken while I was at the Bastion area.
The view at the courtyard.
Here we are taking another souvenir photo at the courtyard.
Yes, this place was featured in the show Ghost Adventures, check it out in You Tube.
The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is a significant structure located in Saint Augustine, Florida. It is constructed by the Spanish in 1672. Did you know that the fort was built of coquina? It is a type of shell stone indigenous to the area and quarried from Anastasia Island. The same material used when they build the Fort Matanzas.
The Fort is constructed by the Spanish to protect the city from the British.
Castillo de San Marcos has protected the city of Saint Augustine for more than 300 years.
If you visit this place in the afternoon, the view is totally spectacular.
If you visit Disney World and you are looking for another place to hang out, check this location for an Educational trip that I am sure your family will enjoy.
Hubby and I went to 
You will see this information bulletin to show you what to expect about this National Park.
I pointed where we are heading and that's the Fort. We are just waiting for our ferry ride which will arrive in few minutes. The ferry ride is FREE!
We are already in the ferry at this time, can't wait to see the building. 
Just a lil souvenir for me :-) Remember, this is in a 90's degree heat! Expect that after the picture taking, I ran to the shed! 
Now, I am at the Fort, after touring the whole place, I took this picture to show you where I was earlier. The arrow is pointing the dock while we are waiting for the ferry ride.
Mao nia ang akong tampo para sa Hulagway sa Kinabuhi para sa letrang 
I occupy this space for my blogging ( I need to work heheehe). The window is overlooking the poolside with jacuzzi spa and the whole area is pretty.
I am always checking how meticulous the cleaning staff in every hotel we stay in. The "cleaning staff" are doing the right job. I appreciate how they set up the towels like this.
The sinks are in a separate area adjacent to the bathroom. Both are in good size and clean. The moment we came inside our room, it smells clean.
I also noticed that the hand,face and bath towels are in 4 sets which is really great! Towels are fairly new and very clean. There is coffee maker, ice bucket, fridge, microwave and a bath robe available in our room.
The available room at that time of checked in was two queen size bed. So, we take it and I was glad because we had more space to lay my gadgets:-) The sheets smells clean!
When we went inside the resort, this is the mural design in one of the walls extending to the ceiling.
This resort is very clean and the price is just right considering the ambiance is truly wonderful.
Honestly, this is not the place we booked on line! When we saw the Beach Hotel, it looks old. But then again, we tried to check and ask the old lady that we should look at the room first. The counter is dusty and stinky hehehe. They have birds, dog that keeps on barking, and other animals. It is supposed to be a welcome area right? Anyway, we saw the room, OMG! Smells awful and we told the lady that we willl cancel our reservation. We paid $17, it's alright and move to this resort! The decision is GREAT! Our room smells good, smells clean and nicely set up!
