Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, Florida. August 4, 2009.
This is my post for Skywatch Friday, a meme for sharing views of the sky from all over the world. To see more, or to join and share your own photos of the sky, click HERE.
I was working with some pictures taken back in August, 2009, when I came across this picture of a watch tower and walls of Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida. Since I captured the fortress under a bright, but cloudy, Florida sky, I thought this was an appropriate picture for Skywatch Friday.
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Betsy and I enjoyed our last blogging break so much that we are taking another. Hopefully we’ll be back about May 9.
Senior Moments 
April 29, 2011 at 5:35 am |
Oh dear. That’s awesome place. I love historic places like this one. It must be gorgeous when visiting there. Thank Your showing us this.
April 29, 2011 at 9:12 am |
How beautiful! I, too, love historic places like this and what a terrific capture and gorgeous skies as well! Nothing like getting it all at one time!! And on my birthday as well!!! Hope you and Betsy have a great break! Enjoy! Look forward to seeing more wonderful photos!
Sylvia
April 29, 2011 at 9:41 am |
I’ve heard about that place… I’d love to visit, if only for the history of such a place! =) Great sky, George!!! =)
April 29, 2011 at 9:43 am |
It’s great visiting historic places – what a great photo George! Loved your Down Memory Lane post as well! Lovely to see all your photos even if one can’t take a trip there oneself! Have a great blog break!
April 29, 2011 at 10:18 am |
When I first saw it and not reading the words I thought this was taken in the Philippines. We have Spanish Forts there and it just looked like this. Great shot!! Thanks for sharing!
Sky Watch
April 29, 2011 at 10:23 am |
An inpresive picture, George! Hope you have a nice blogcation!
April 29, 2011 at 10:35 am |
Glad you shared this scene again. I do not recall seeing it before. However, that does not mean much since I tend to forget. You two just keep on traveling and enjoying what you do.
April 29, 2011 at 11:34 am |
We have bright, blue skies like that today…hope they last at least through tomorrow night…
Enjoy your break from blogging….
April 29, 2011 at 11:52 am |
I had seen some local watch towers here and they’re all made of steel. I think a watch tower made of stones in more magnificent.
the surrounding itself is marvelous and adding the watch tower made it historical.
April 29, 2011 at 3:59 pm |
These battlements look very similar to ones that I saw in Panama. I guess the conquistadores worked from the same blueprints, no matter which country they overran!
THEY LOOK AT THE SKY
The look at the sky, and they say,
“Though storm clouds be scudding my way,
I still like the sight;
By day or by night
All heaven’s a stunning display.”
© 2010 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Hem of Night
April 29, 2011 at 6:51 pm |
Very nice George. Another break….:)
April 29, 2011 at 8:14 pm |
Bob and I visited St. Augustine in March of 2007. One of these days we’re going to learn that we visited some place at the same time as you or Betsy 🙂
April 29, 2011 at 9:34 pm |
Nice photo George. I visited St. Augustine when I was 5 and then again when I first met John. It’s a beautiful spot.
April 30, 2011 at 3:58 am |
the clouds look like they are going to visit the fort.
April 30, 2011 at 11:53 am |
Perfect for the meme.
May 2, 2011 at 12:10 pm |
Happy May and enjoy this break.
May 2, 2011 at 7:28 pm |
Looks like something from Don Quixote!
May 3, 2011 at 8:16 pm |
Gorgeous view of the watch tower.
May 4, 2011 at 2:36 pm |
I love how you share your trips with us!
Thank you so much!
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
May 5, 2011 at 5:45 am |
Marvellous sky and stonework.
May 5, 2011 at 3:43 pm |
Beautiful one!
Happy SWF.
Have a wonderful weekend.
May 5, 2011 at 3:45 pm |
Enjoy your break.
Happy weekend both.