Amelia Island, Florida

Amelia Island was definitely our favorite spot. The quiet, slow paced, relaxed beach town has so much charm and quirkiness. It is just 20 minutes from Jacksonville, easy to get to, and a city not to miss. We can't wait to go back and explore more...

Welcome to Florida.

Another fine lunch while stopping at the Florida Visitors Center.

Matza and almond butter.

There was a wedding at our B&B, which included all
of the guests. Conveniently, it was during happy hour,
a daily ritual at the B&B.

Pelicans on the peer.

We took a harbor tour to learn more about the island.
Just across the water is Cumberland Island, known for it's wild horses.
We were lucky to spot some....

The locals call this house "The Gingerbread House."One of those quirky things you find while walking the neighborhood.

This was a bench in front of the Gingerbread House.

What fun we had on this segway tour through the
forest to the Kingsley Plantation.
Luckily we did not spot any of the rattlesnakes or bobcats which inhabit the forest.

A close up view of the tabby...a type of construction using the oyster shells.
The slave quarters at the Kingsley Plantation were made of these,
as well as many homes on Amelia Island.

Kingsley Plantation located on Fort George Island in Jacksonville, Florida.

Pelicans flying along the coast.

A windy day on the beach.

Cute little beach bird.

White white sand!!!

A carriage ride through the historic district.

Our B&B at night. I was looking for ghost orbs. There's a tiny one to the right of the top window. Amelia Island is known for it's many ghosts.

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