Lydia's story is one of courage, hospitality, and generosity. I wanted my retelling of it to stay as true to the original text…

Tucked away on the eastern coast of North Florida is a charming city that is the nation's first "enduring settlement." Florida was first sighted in 1513 by Spanish Explorer, Ponce De Leon. Later, Saint Augustine - the first colonial settlement in Florida- was founded by Don Pedro Menéndez de Avilés in September of 1565. This quaint, coquina-walled city harkens back to European-esque charm and carries within it deep layers of history that every curious traveler will delight in

I haven't been in the habit of updating my blog recently and I really miss both the joy and creativity that comes with writing…