This was a beautiful day to go out and walk around the little historic downtown Fernandina Beach area. It is a town rich in history. Known as the “Isle of 8 Flags”, it has flown the following flags since 1562: France, Spain, Great Britain, Spain (again), the Patriots of Amelia Island, the Green Cross of Florida, Mexico, the Confederate States of America, and the United States. It is the only municipality in the United States that has flown eight different national flags.
As you walk the street, there are many art galleries and shops.
If you peek down the areas between buildings and there are beautifully decorated courtyards as well as little bistros and coffee stops.
Even some of the commercial buildings in town are historic, such as the post office.
and this insurance agency which used to be the railroad station.
This beautiful old hotel was built in 1857.
Patti and I not only walked through town, but up and down their 6th Street and their residential areas. They are lined with beautifully maintained historic homes.
And my favorite…
We walked back to the marina and found the Captains deep in discussion.
We went into town for dinner at The Marina restaurant. Dinner was fair, but we were treated to a wonderful sunset while walking back to the boat.
For the final thought of the day on our last night in Florida…
Tags: Amelia Island, Great Loop, New Fernandina
The Great Loop 
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