While roaming through Fort Clinch State Park at Fernandina Beach, Florida, on a weekend when re-enactors were not only in costume but also in character, Bert wandered into a spacious room to take a look at an intriguing doorway. The “guard” moved in, seizing the moment to talk about the prison cell behind the door.
The authentically clothed guard then asked Bert if he’d like to go inside the cell. Bert hesitated. But then compelled by his curiosity and the guard’s insistence, my innocent husband wandered in.
Immediately, the guard closed the door explaining that he wanted Bert to get the “full experience” of being jailed. Of course, the guard assured him, you do have this little peep hole at the top and a slot where we’ll most assuredly shove your daily ration of bread!
Moral: Beware of doorways in old prisons. You never know when it just might be your turn to be on the “other side.”
For more entries into Ailsa’s Travel theme: Doorways at her blog Where’s My Backpack, click here.
mytravelmonkey
I would have been hesitant too! Was it a bit creepy?
Oh, the Places We See
I think it must have been. Once I saw what happened to Bert, I just stayed back. That’s one experience I could pass on!
Curt Mekemson
Not a good place for claustrophobia. 🙂 –Curt
Oh, the Places We See
True. When Bert came out, he said, “I knew it was just for fun, but I was in there a long time. Began to think something else might be afoot!” Thank goodness it wasn’t!
suej
Fun tour!
Oh, the Places We See
Fun it was! We laughed at the crafty guard who lured Bert into that cell! Thanks for taking a look.
Marion Driessen
Did they let Bert out again afterwards, Rusha?! 😉
Oh, the Places We See
They did! But he did say it was a bit claustrophobic!!
Marion Driessen
I can imagine. It must be horrible to be locked up brrr. Have a free weekend!
bambangpriantono - From Indonesia For You
What a tour…
I forgot this challenge anyway!
*searching my photo stocks*
Oh, the Places We See
You’re so right — what a tour! And a fun one at that!
bambangpriantono - From Indonesia For You
Great 🙂
Dennis Wagoner
These are the best kinds of tours.
Oh, the Places We See
We agree. The guard had quite a sense of humor. It made our tour!!! Thanks for commenting, Dennis.