January 7 - Amelia Island

Today we headed out for Amelia Island, not far from St. Augustine.  It is a pretty little island with quaint towns, beaches and a fort.  Our first stop was Fort Clinch 
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 We also stopped in Fernandina City.
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 The town had lots of beautiful old homes. 
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We also found Fernandina Beach...
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 and lots of birds.
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 We saw lots of  Spanish Moss 
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 (and an egret in a tree).
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 We caught a glimpse of the Amelia Island Lighthouse.  This is the oldest existing lighthouse in Florida, built in 1838.  
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