Last night the group was treated to a hot dog cookout and smores around the campfire. The weather has been perfect. No more rain, about 80 during the day and 50-55 at night.
May 21
Today we rode with another couple, Greg and Karen Emerton, to the Beavertail Lighthouse in Jamestown, RI. The tour guide was super and had lots of interesting facts and tales surrounding the old lighthouse. The Bay was beautiful. Even caught a glimpse of a whale. Stopped at a little café in this tiny town for lunch. I had a lobster roll and Joe had (another) bowl of clam chowder. The group went out for dinner tonight but several of us stayed at the campground and munched on leftovers. Nice to have a little down time to catch up on housekeeping and computer time. Tomorrow we go into Newport and a more sightseeing.
May 22, NewportOur friends from Florida, Bill and Dorothy took us into Newport to see the mansions. It’s a very
affluent community with lots of history and elaborate architecture. We walked along a section called the Cliff Walk (about two miles)
which allows you to see some of the homes. The walk borders the ocean and today there was a soft fog that created a surreal image. The homes are truly magnificent. We then went into the town for lunch; we had worked up a good appetite! The food was delicious – I got a seared tilapia dish with a yummy sauce and Joe got ---- clam chowder! Surprise. 
Tonight we had our pot luck supper. These folks are excellent cooks. We always have a silent auction and I won a stunning picture of a lighthouse that one of the ladies had created with counted cross stitch. When I saw it on the table I just had to have it and lady luck was with me. What makes it so special is the gal who made it, Mary Ellen Mathew, is the sweetest, most gracious person and has always impressed me with her gentle nature and caring spirit. I feel that I have a treasure!
Bill and Dorothy
Tonight we had our pot luck supper. These folks are excellent cooks. We always have a silent auction and I won a stunning picture of a lighthouse that one of the ladies had created with counted cross stitch. When I saw it on the table I just had to have it and lady luck was with me. What makes it so special is the gal who made it, Mary Ellen Mathew, is the sweetest, most gracious person and has always impressed me with her gentle nature and caring spirit. I feel that I have a treasure!
Bill and DorothyMary Ellen, me and our beautiful lighthouse picture.
1 comment:
Clara & Joe,
What a neat blog. We enjoyed visiting with you both in Rhode Island. We look forward to following your exploits in the Maritimes to learn about all the great places you'll visit.
Happy trails,
Barb & Wes
NE 58
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