I had been looking forward to this trip for a long time. I flew US roundtrip from DCA to JAX and was upgraded in both directions. I picked up a Hertz car at JAX and drove to my hotel, a Hampton Inn at Vilano Beach, just north of St. Augustine and one block from the ocean.
The Hampton Inn is quite a bit more than the usual. There was a lot of lobby area and a veranda out back to enjoy the sea breezes out of the bright sun. I went for a walk on the strand and it was delightful.
While in the area I had one diner at the Present Moment café which is vegan. I also located the Falafel Queen, a Lebanese café. My meal there was very satisfying.
I also had a nice long visit with my Mom's cousin in the rehab center at the Mayo Clinic in San Pablo. She was in good spirits. Wednesday was music day. We were entertained by a lovely singer who sang all of my favorite songs (and I didn't request them}. I must be in their target age group.
I had one meal at Budah's Belly in Jacksonville. Dependable and delicious Thai crusine.
I spent my third and last night at a Hampton Inn in Fermindina Beach, Florida. I probably should have stayed at a motel at JAX airport. It was dark by the time I checked in and I saw very little of the little town.
I enjoyed this trip and would like to do it again.
