Well, since this is the oldest US city, it only figures that there is a lot to do. We have visited several beautiful museums, been to the restored lighthouse, and seen the variety of architecture over the years, from Spanish to English to Robber Barons! Somehow, the "excess" here fits in better than say Newport, and really belongs. The trolley took us out to the beach area which is pretty densely developed, but maintains lots of trees and again, isn't tacky.

We have become spoiled very quickly with great weather, so decided not to leave today as planned in this wind and yuk; we will visit the 400 year old Castillo and do laundry.

I've also enjoyed eating out more than usual with the great variety of restaurants. Last night we had genuine French cooking-mmm. Today we will hit the Spanish Bakery early, before they've sold out of bread!

Now that we are in Florida, we have plenty of time to get to our layover dock at Manatee Pocket and still visit a few places new to us.