"Confessions" Scavenger Hunt

Many scenes in "Confessions" were inspired by actual places and experiences here in St. Augustine.  Grab some friends and a camera and take a walk in the footsteps of the Waverly women!

"Confessions of the St. Augustine Sisters" Official Scavenger Hunt Challenge

                Book One

1. Nombre de Dios: this is where it all begins...
    the landing of Pedro Menendez de Aviles,
    and the night in Alex's life when everything changes
    -stand in the middle of the bridge and take a deep breath
    -take a picture in the shadow of Francisco Lopez
    -walk the "Path of 7 Sorrows"
    -sit for a moment in the Lady of La Leche chapel,
     and say a prayer for someone you love
    -find a headstone epitaph that touches your heart

2.Castillo de San Marcos: completed in 1672, this fort is
   now owned by the National Parks Service
    -take a walk along the seawall
    -find the shot furnace
    -squeeze into the old powder magazine
     (if you're claustrophobic, you may want to skip this one...)
    -watch the firing of the canons
    -meet one of the reenactors and ask about life at the fort

3. St. George Street: a popular place for a stroll
    -listen to a street performer and give them a tip
    -check out Earthbound and try on some masks
    -sample some gelato at Cafe del Hidalgo
    -give a gator or shark a smooch
    -find a fountain and make a wish with a penny

4. Plaza de la Constitucion: a popular gathering spot for
    concerts, speeches, and the world-famous Nights of             Lights Light-Up Night ceremony
    -discover 3 important historical events that occurred here
    -pose like Pedro Menendez de Aviles
    -straddle a canon for a great photo op
    -stand in the gazebo and make an announcement
    -pose with the St. Augustine foot soldier busts

5. Aviles Street: the oldest (and quaintest) street in St. Aug
    -check out the awesome mural near the gates
    -take a tour of the Spanish Military Hospital
    -pop into one of the restaurants for a bite
    -investigate at least one shop and one art gallery
    -walk all the way to the south end and discover the
      nearby "love tree," give each other a victory hug!

Anyone who completes this entire scavenger hunt challenge (with photo evidence) will be eligible to win a prize!  Paste your clips into an email, along with any comments about your adventure, title it "Confessions Scavenger Hunt Entry" and email to: Megvs84@aol.com.  Happy exploring!