"A Big, Unique city in North Florida" Jacksonville by sunlovey

I'm terrible, we drive all the way there, and I don't take any pictures! Except!, of a bridal shower, which doesn't quite depict Jacksonville so much. Anyway, we'll be back in June and I'll be sure to snap a few then.

What I can say is that Jacksonville seems to have grown a lot since the last time I was there. There are so many little areas and sections of the city to explore. The St. John's river is huge and powerful, the downtown area is grand and vast. There is a Five Points section, just like in Atlanta and an area called San Marco which seems to be up and coming with charming boutiques and bistros.

Our dear friends Heather & John live in a historic district of Jax. Just a block from the river. Beautiful homes, lovely shade trees and such. Give me a couple of months and I'll have pictures.

What I find amazing is that Jacksonville exists in the SAME state that West Palm Beach/Ft. Lauderdale/Miami do. The differences are astounding, the over all feeling, the people, the pace, the architecture, the weather. Contrasts abound. I want to give Jacksonville more of a chance, have more time to explore it. Until then...