Living in America's Europe

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  • Living In America’s Europe – A Birthday Celebration (Part 2)

    Living In America’s Europe – A Birthday Celebration (Part 2)

    2023.5.30 / A Birthday Celebration (Part 2) As mentioned in Part 1, our friend James arranged a tour of Flagler College for us as part of my birthday celebration. St. Augustine is full of beautiful architecture, history, and glamour of an age long gone. And the Flagler College is no exception! Originally the Ponce de Leon Hotel, built Read more

  • Living In America’s Europe – Wrapping up the Birthday Week

    Living In America’s Europe – Wrapping up the Birthday Week

    2023.6.5 / Wrapping up the Birthday Week Saturday morning found us at our favorite Brunch Spot—Roosevelt Room on St. George Street.  A great way to start the day and the weekend.  We started with Champagne, of course!  The Mimosa of the day was Blood Orange, so I took a splash of juice! I had the Triple Mushroom Sandwich with Read more

  • Greetings from America’s Europe AKA StA! – Birthday Week, Day 4

    Greetings from America’s Europe AKA StA! – Birthday Week, Day 4

    2023.6.2 / Birthday Week, Day 4 Celebrated today with a late lunch/early dinner at O.C. White’s.  We felt like burgers! They are pretty much a seafood place, but they do have other options.  What makes them special is the location.  They are right on the bayfront offering beautiful views and they have a beautiful outdoor dining area with Read more

  • Living In America’s Europe – Birthday Week, Day 3

    Living In America’s Europe – Birthday Week, Day 3

    2023.6.1 / Birthday Week, Day 3 Day 3 found us at Sainte George Restaurant at the top of St George Street, near the city gates. Their Facebook page stated live music from 5-6:30 but there was no live music when we got there.  Well not 100% true…the bartender Charles is an Opera Singer—a Dramatic Tenor and since no one else Read more

  • Greetings from America’s Europe AKA StA! – Birthday Week, Day 2

    Greetings from America’s Europe AKA StA! – Birthday Week, Day 2

    2023.5.31 / Birthday Week, Day 2 As mentioned previously we do Birthday Week. On day 2 of my celebration we had dinner at our favorite local trattoria, Nonna’s Trattoria on Aviles Street.  When I say favorite, seriously we eat there once a week and the food is always good with great service, and tonight was no difference.  We Read more

  • Living In America’s Europe – A Birthday Celebration (Part 1)

    Living In America’s Europe – A Birthday Celebration (Part 1)

    2023.5.30 / A Birthday Celebration (Part 1) In our house we celebrate Birthday Week – not just one day.  My birthday week began on my birthday – May 30.  Having cocktails at our neighbor and friend James’ condo we came up with a great plan to start the celebrations. (Side note he is a great host and Read more