Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach - July 21 - 28th

Felt lucky to be chosen to pet sit for two super kids "Sophie" and "Bella".  They were both funny and very sweet.  The homeowners had a lovely home.  It was unusual that we did not get to meet them before they left but it is interesting what you can tell about people from their home.  I know this is one nice family.

Amelia Island is very interesting and has lots of the oldest - lighthouse, bar, etc.  The island has flown 8 different flags since it was discovered.  A wonderful place to take a little vacation.

We took a 2 hour boat tour that was amazing and fun with excellent and informative guides.  We went to their museum and learned so much about the history.  Our tour guide, a retired teacher, was excellent and you could tell she loved the island -- she made it come alive.  We ate out a few lunches and enjoyed the beach on several days, looked for shells and shark teeth.  Pretty neat island.  Cute downtown area with fun shops.  A wonderful preserved historical area with many lovely homes.  I had fun taking photographs.  We enjoyed our week.  I will miss the kids who were so good and fun to play with.

Sophie, a Maine Coon cat

She was funny and affectionate

I was looking for Bella and she

was asleep in my suitcase.

Shrimp boat, once the life blood of

the island

Marina

Fun shops on their main street

Our pet sit house

Sat and read on porch

but not for long - hot, humid

Fort Clinch

Cumberland Island

wild horses

Horses

Pulp mill - all eco and EPA monitored

Main employer on island 1,000 jobs

Harbor loading

Couple celebrating their 60th

wedding anniversary

Umbrella of live oaks

Nap time with Sophie

Old time turpentine extraction

method

Cute sign

Great museum, we learned so much

Historic district

Never have seen a fence like this

Wonderful historic district

Beautiful homes

I love this mansion

Bunny tea party

Episcopalian Church

Gothic Revival

Lovely clouds

This little artist made the cutest

turtle with sand and shells

Turtle nest - we saw two of them

Lighthouse, 1838

Florida's oldest lighthouse

Now after 6 weeks on the road, one week home, and a week here I think we need to get home and stay there for awhile.  We are expecting friends throughout the summer so it will be fun to show them around our paradise.

Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach - July 21 - 28th

Felt lucky to be chosen to pet sit for two super kids "Sophie" and "Bella".  They were both funny and very sweet.  The homeowners had a lovely home.  It was unusual that we did not get to meet them before they left but it is interesting what you can tell about people from their home.  I know this is one nice family.

Amelia Island is very interesting and has lots of the oldest - lighthouse, bar, etc.  The island has flown 8 different flags since it was discovered.  A wonderful place to take a little vacation.

We took a 2 hour boat tour that was amazing and fun with excellent and informative guides.  We went to their museum and learned so much about the history.  Our tour guide, a retired teacher, was excellent and you could tell she loved the island -- she made it come alive.  We ate out a few lunches and enjoyed the beach on several days, looked for shells and shark teeth.  Pretty neat island.  Cute downtown area with fun shops.  A wonderful preserved historical area with many lovely homes.  I had fun taking photographs.  We enjoyed our week.  I will miss the kids who were so good and fun to play with.

Sophie, a Maine Coon cat

She was funny and affectionate

I was looking for Bella and she

was asleep in my suitcase.

Shrimp boat, once the life blood of

the island

Marina

Fun shops on their main street

Our pet sit house

Sat and read on porch

but not for long - hot, humid

Fort Clinch

Cumberland Island

wild horses

Horses

Pulp mill - all eco and EPA monitored

Main employer on island 1,000 jobs

Harbor loading

Couple celebrating their 60th

wedding anniversary

Umbrella of live oaks

Nap time with Sophie

Old time turpentine extraction

method

Cute sign

Great museum, we learned so much

Historic district

Never have seen a fence like this

Wonderful historic district

Beautiful homes

I love this mansion

Bunny tea party

Episcopalian Church

Gothic Revival

Lovely clouds

This little artist made the cutest

turtle with sand and shells

Turtle nest - we saw two of them

Lighthouse, 1838

Florida's oldest lighthouse

Now after 6 weeks on the road, one week home, and a week here I think we need to get home and stay there for awhile.  We are expecting friends throughout the summer so it will be fun to show them around our paradise.