Merely walking down St. Augustine’s pedestrian-only St. George Street can result in an overload of food choices. We passed at least four ice cream shops, pubs, and cafes. There’s nothing wrong with that. Although historic St. Augustine has been overrun with shops catering to tourists (a formula which often results in shallow, decent-at-best cuisine) at…
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WALKING THROUGH ST. AUGUSTINE HISTORY
I didn’t expect one of the oldest towns in America to look like a kitschy theme park but I guess it was inevitable. St. Augustine, FL has escaped many challenges and survived for centuries. Of course curious seekers would want a glimpse into the past while still enjoying the stores and restaurants that cater to them….
FAREWELL AS WE CHICAGO-GO-GO
Merely approaching Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) was like approaching the whale that ate Pinocchio. It was a giant- calm yet imposing on the outside- all while concealing the chaos inside. BF Shoes and I had tried to reach the Museum early because it was the furthest CityPass attraction and we knew there…
CHICAGO DAZE – DAY 2
What scared me most about Chicago? It wasn’t fear of getting mugged or lost (although every area appeared safe and organized). I feared taking public transportation. In Florida, public transport is limited to universities and between Disney and hotels. But I was visiting Chicago where even the locals take it. When in Rome… I ended…
