Day 4: Rhode Island and road wary

 Day 4: Saturday, June 14, 2025

A rainy day did not dampen our spirits this morning as we headed on our way to see Rhode Island.  Oh my goodness!  This place was a little slice of heaven!  Carys wanted to go to the beach, but the weather had other plans, so we went to Newport, Rhode Island to check it out.  It's the playground of the rich and it is amazing!  I desribed it as if someone smashed-up Colonial Williamsburg, downtown Richmond from the 1960's, and Virginia Beach all into one town.  The homes are a mix of colonial style common row houses and Guilded Age 1890's mansions!  There are public and private areas as well as upscale and lower-end souvenir shops.  Here are a few pictures of our day.

Our beautiful girl in the pavillion at King Park in Newport, RI.

Mona Lisa never looked so good...

...but she looks better with a beard!  

 

Fort Adams is also in Newport, RI.  The fort has been turned into a state park.  In that state park, there is a public boat ramp for sailing and motorized vessels.  There's also this really cool ship called the Oliver Hazzard Perry.  It's a fully equipped tall ship that can also run on diesel power.  It's and educating ship and all who sail on her are part of the crew.  It can hold 49 passengers.  

We had lunch in an Irish pub called The Fastnet.  Of course, Danny had to get a Guiness stout.   

All of the merchants we spoke with were so friendly and talkative.  It was so nice to just walk around a town (even in the rain) and feel welcomed.  We were certainly want to return here one day and explore more.

We sadly had to leave this pleasant place and head west.  I was never so glad to hear the naviational system in the car say, "Say on 84 West for over 100 miles,"  We are all settled now in Wilkes-Barre, PA and have a 6 hour drive ahead of us tomorrow.  Next stop, Cleveland, Ohio!