My dad has got a job! So we will be staying in St. Augustine for a while. My mom is making me write about the history of St. Augustine.
St. Augustine is 442 years old. It was founded in 1563. St. Augustine's age of 442 years old may not seem significant when compared with ancient Athens, Rome or Memphis of Egypt. But, the city is indeed old. The city and Spanish colony in Florida were settled one after the birth of Shakespeare as well as one year after the death of Michelangelo. For most of the colonial period, St. Augustine was the only significant military station defending the northeastern frontier of the enormous Spanish Empire in America. I like St. Augustine!
Also...
The Atlatl and dart was a long range weapon used by the Native Floridians before the Europeans !
Stay Cool,
Blake
How interesting to know about the town. Blake, I hope you are continuing to have fun on your adventure. We miss and love you.
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Blake,
ReplyDeleteGreat posting and images. I just wrote you a long response and then touched the wrong key and voila!--everything was gone. Ah, well, I suppose it was my fault by trying to get it off to you too quickly.
We are delighted that you seem to be getting along so well in St. Augustine. I'm sure the weather must suit you all at this time of year. It's still very cold in New England. Very pleased, as well, that you finished the Harry Potter series and are off on new adventures in reading. That, plus your schoolwork reading, is going to put you over the top compared to your friends.
The weapons you showed in your post seem ferocious. Imagine meeting someone armed with those while one was exploring--no thanks! We miss you all and think about you often. It will be great to see you in the near future.
Love to All. G & M