Before Jamestown there was St. Augustine. The Spanish built a fort out of seashells, but British
gunboats could not smash it; their shells just disappeared into its walls. Today the city is a visitors' delight. Its narrow cobblestone streets invite investigation, and its many charming cafes and boutiques summon the eye and taste buds. We look forward to a return visit and a chance to see more of it.
I only have one quibble. S/V Lily Rose ground to a halt less than a mile from its excellent City Marina when it slid up on a sand bar within the city's well-marked channel. Luckily, a good wind was from the north, which pushed the bow around and let me back off! We dined at its famous Columbia Restaurant and breakfasted at La Herencia on Avilas St., which serves fabulous Cuban coffee.
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