Comments on: Coasting: Scenes from Castillo de San Marcos https://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2015/02/04/coasting-scenes-from-castillo-de-san-marcos/ Never too old to travel! Thu, 19 Nov 2015 01:31:47 +0000 hourly 1 By: Oh, the Places We See https://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2015/02/04/coasting-scenes-from-castillo-de-san-marcos/#comment-26383 Sat, 07 Feb 2015 12:52:50 +0000 http://ohtheplaceswesee.com/?p=5681#comment-26383 In reply to Jessi.

Not all people love forts, of course, but we always find something great to see. And being married to Bert means that I have to be patient while he reads EVERY marker, sign, etc. (Oh, well. He’s worth the wait!)

]]> By: Oh, the Places We See https://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2015/02/04/coasting-scenes-from-castillo-de-san-marcos/#comment-26382 Sat, 07 Feb 2015 12:50:50 +0000 http://ohtheplaceswesee.com/?p=5681#comment-26382 In reply to susanissima.

Thanks so much. It’s great fun trying to photograph old places — so much aging color, etc. I also loved the view from the top — the city, the water, etc. Thanks for commenting!

]]> By: Curt Mekemson https://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2015/02/04/coasting-scenes-from-castillo-de-san-marcos/#comment-26289 Sat, 07 Feb 2015 01:25:04 +0000 http://ohtheplaceswesee.com/?p=5681#comment-26289 In reply to Oh, the Places We See.

Some of my ancestors were up at Fort Mifflin. If you ever get up around Philadelphia, be sure to check it out if you haven’t in the past. BTW, some of the cannons there are works of art. –Curt

]]> By: Jessi https://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2015/02/04/coasting-scenes-from-castillo-de-san-marcos/#comment-26286 Sat, 07 Feb 2015 01:01:40 +0000 http://ohtheplaceswesee.com/?p=5681#comment-26286 Awesome photos! I have never been but I would love to one day. Thank you for sharing! 🙂

]]> By: Oh, the Places We See https://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2015/02/04/coasting-scenes-from-castillo-de-san-marcos/#comment-26285 Sat, 07 Feb 2015 01:01:28 +0000 http://ohtheplaceswesee.com/?p=5681#comment-26285 In reply to Curt Mekemson.

We were pretty amazed at the cannons, too. And the stacks of balls around, I’m just glad I didn’t have to live and fight back then. Would be on the casualty list early on!

]]> By: Curt Mekemson https://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2015/02/04/coasting-scenes-from-castillo-de-san-marcos/#comment-26282 Sat, 07 Feb 2015 00:55:32 +0000 http://ohtheplaceswesee.com/?p=5681#comment-26282 I keep enjoying your series Bert and Rusha, and learning as I go along. I am always amazed had how well crafted the old cannons were. Can you imagine being under attack for 50 days as cannon balls come crashing into your fort? –Curt

]]> By: susanissima https://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2015/02/04/coasting-scenes-from-castillo-de-san-marcos/#comment-26137 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 05:55:03 +0000 http://ohtheplaceswesee.com/?p=5681#comment-26137 Awesome post, and I love your photos!

]]> By: Oh, the Places We See https://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2015/02/04/coasting-scenes-from-castillo-de-san-marcos/#comment-26116 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:57:21 +0000 http://ohtheplaceswesee.com/?p=5681#comment-26116 In reply to cindy knoke.

It’s a remarkable place. But the fact that you can touch the walls, experience the living quarters, and get great views from the top sold us on this as a true destination. I’d love to see Puerto Rico’s fort, too!

]]> By: cindy knoke https://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2015/02/04/coasting-scenes-from-castillo-de-san-marcos/#comment-26115 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:51:05 +0000 http://ohtheplaceswesee.com/?p=5681#comment-26115 Wow! Really gorgeous. Reminds me of Puerto Rico’s fort. We’re heading to Florida soon, will see if we can divert to see at least one of these beauties~

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