Discovery, the final launch

This afternoon on the beaches of Anastasia State Park we watched the final launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery. We were able to see the launch even though we were some 70 miles north. Just a few moments and the craft was gone from sight, but a few minutes later, we heard the boom! What a sight to see on the spectacular beaches near St. Augustine. I had thought that the beaches on the Pan Handle would be the best but the beaches in north eastern Florida are amazing as well. As we walked back to our site we spotted a tortoise eating along the trail. As walked closer to take the picture, the tortoise ate it's way slowly toward a large borrow and after one last leaf, made a fast dash and ducked into the ground.