Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Connecticut, New York State & Rhode Island

Amtrack Trains. East Coast, USA.

Stonington Lighthouse, Connecticut.

Stonington Home.

Signs like this one are seen in many places along the Eastern Seaboard.

Mystic Seaport. The Schooner, Joseph Conrad.

Mystic Seaport. This stuffed horse was found on the dock looking out to the water. Not sure why, but isn’t he cute? The many museums and displays teach visitors about the ship building and whaling of the area, past to present.


Mystic Seaport. Rope making display.

Northport, Long Island, NY.

Northport YC docks at low tide.

Stew Leonard’s Dairy Store, Norwalk, Conn. This supermarket has entertainment value. Animated displays, bagel and bread making, mozzarella cheese making, tastings, and even live cows outside.

Greenwich, Conn. There are many homes/mansions on the water with private docks along the Eastern Seaboard.

Essex, Conn. Beautiful gardens abound.

Essex, Conn. Wetlands on the Connecticut River.

Essex. Conn.

Deb with Blue Fish. These are abundant this time of year. The fishing has been good.

Bristol Museum, RI.

Bristol, RI. Many homes fly the American Flag.

Herreshoff Museum, Bristol, RI. This company built some of the early America’s Cup boats, including the J boats.















Herreshoff Museum, Bristol, RI. America’s Cup Hall of Fame.

The Breakers, Newport RI. Summer home of the Vanderbilts. One of many elaborate mansions.

Newport RI Sunset.

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