We have been busy since my last post. We packed up, received travel testing for COVID-19 and escaped to Rhode Island. My husband is still working full days, but he can do that remotely. The girls and I are enjoying somewhat cooler weather. In truth, there has been a heat wave since we arrived, but it is still cooler than Virginia. Besides at home all the pools are closed, while in Rhode Island we have a river beach we can walk to, not to mention the ocean a short drive away.
The girls have definitely been enjoying the river.
The girls have definitely been enjoying the river.
We have also spent time at the ocean, but I didn't take my phone (for it's safety), so there are no pictures of us tossing ourselves into huge waves for three hours. We immediately came home and napped from total exhaustion.
We drove to Newport to enjoy the Newport Cliff Walk. The Cliff Walk provides beautiful views of the water as well as the glorious Newport Mansions. A couple of the mansions have been allowed to open again to tourists, so we are hoping to visit the Breakers soon (pictured below). I remember seeing it on America's Castles many years ago and I would love to see it in person.
We drove to Newport to enjoy the Newport Cliff Walk. The Cliff Walk provides beautiful views of the water as well as the glorious Newport Mansions. A couple of the mansions have been allowed to open again to tourists, so we are hoping to visit the Breakers soon (pictured below). I remember seeing it on America's Castles many years ago and I would love to see it in person.
We traveled to Casey Farm, which is quite near to us, for the Saturday morning Farmer's Market.
We picnicked at a very unique formal garden in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The Green Animal Topiary Garden is part of the Newport Mansions Preservation Society. As its name suggests, the garden is full of topiary in animal shapes. We visited this garden when older girls were much babies. It was fun to return.
We have many more Rhode Island adventure planned.
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