The Red Train

Beginning of a beautiful day

Photos.

We'd noticed Red Train and Old Trolley tours since we arrived in St. Augustine. On Tuesday morning, we decided on a Red Train tour for an overview, mostly because tickets are sold right across Avenida Menendez at the Marina.

We boarded at about 10:30 and were pleasantly surprised that our driver, Mark, was a mild-mannered guy who didn't overload us with too many facts. The second driver, Bob, was more typical, and he filled every minute with both interesting and boring information. Turns out he is a host for Flagler College's radio station, and he really does have a great broadcasting voice. However, the non-stop patter got to be too much for Bob, so we left the tour a little before the end.

It's a great way to see the Old City, especially for people like us who don't have very much time. The day was unseasonably warm (nearly 80F).  Loved the ride through the old streets and the views of Matanzas Bay.