Vilano Beach in January

Vilano Beach is outside of St. Augustine. It is a rough one. Or maybe it was just today, being windy and cold. Sunny, but cold. The Atlantic was like a huge washtub with the water overflowing.

These were not ordinary waves

Then there were the seagulls. Everywhere.

Up in flight

Wait...they are flying to me

Up close

Flying away

...away...

...and away...

...to the flock.

And the ocean

Leaving the beach we saw this funky little typical Florida motel. It was across from an enormous state-ot-the-art Hampton Inn. Almost a palace. What a contrast.

What a sign!

In all it's funky beauty

The rooms

A taste of Florida