Inside the guard room. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. St. Augustine, Florida. January.30.2010.
Guard Rooms
St. Augustine was a garrison town or presidio, and no one lived inside the Castillo. The soldiers lived in town with their families and came to the fort to stand a rotating guard duty (usually 24 hours). At such times, they slept and prepared their meals in these rooms. The large fireplaces offered warmth on chilly days and provided an area for cooking. The platforms attached to the walls served as beds for the soldiers.
Source: NPS
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This is so eerie! Like drama still lives there! And that blare of blinding light through the window adds to the drama! Great shot!
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