Three days off in a row – my opportunity to head for the coast! On Tuesday morning, I gathered up my young grandson, what belongings we might need and headed southeast. Destination: Newport/Middletown, Rhode Island. As we arrived at our motel the weather turned on us, and even though we did manage to get some pool time in, severe weather warnings chased us to the safety of our room, and we called it a night. Bright and early on Wednesday we headed out in search of First Beach (Easton’s Beach), which had been recommended to us. With a stop at the very large and well stocked Visitor Center, we planned our day. First order of business was an hour-long harbor cruise with several stops, including Fort Adams and Goat Island.
The beach is about 3/4 of a mile long with some of the finest white sand I have experienced. The water was warm, unlike the West Coast, with plenty of area to just splash and cool down. The red algae or seaweed was not especially pleasant, but my little guy and I enjoyed building a road with hills and gulleys for his monster jam truck. We then headed back to the motel for some pool time.
Thursday morning, our goal was to find a kite for Joakim to fly – his first! The wind levels felt pretty perfect, so we found a Walmart and purchased two kites for a dollar each and headed out to the beach again. It wasn’t long before we spotted other kites in the air, so we joined them. A child’s laughter is like good music, and set to squeals of delight, our little kite took off immediately. What a precious moment for me to share with little Joakim.
Following our very successful kite-flying session, it was time to set out on the Cliff Walk. Seeing some of the mansions in Newport is remarkable……some are more like castles! The Cliff Walk itself is lovely as it nestles right between the ocean beaches and cliffs and the mansions. Well worth a visit!
Soon it was time to head back to Arlington to return Joakim to his mother and for me to head back to Pine Acres. Moments of grace: I am so very grateful for nature’s beauty and the peace afforded me by visits to the ocean. My little grandson was such a blessing on this excursion, and I see many trips in our future!
Training the little guy in exploring I see… doesn’t look like he’s having much fun 🙂 Enjoy… Cheers Julian
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He most definitely has the wanderlust bug, from both his mother and her mother. Sorry if you are getting this reply twice. I don’t quite understand the reply function on WordPress. It’s always wonderful to hear from old (?) friends……I was able to visit with Jenny Bjork while in St. Augustine, Florida….a lot of catching up to do after too many years!. All the best, Pat
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Nice to hear from you Pat ! It seems to me that camping
socializing and looking for new exciting places to know runs in the family.
Have fun !
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Hi Maria Helena, I have a great connection today, so will take advantage of the opportunity and get some responses out before my cooking shift at 2 pm. I am certainly a “parandera,” and love travel! I would love to move more often, but, unfortunately, the pocket book makes the rules sometimes! My love to you and the family,
Pat
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Making happy memories is a precious legacy. So happy for you.
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Hi, Miss Suzy! Thank you so much for following my blog. These memories are very precious as you know. Hope to see you late Fall.
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Hi Sue! I, too, miss POP and having a church family close by. But, I truly love my new lifestyle and look forward to many more miles and new friendships along the way. Should be back your way late November through March. All the best,
Pat
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Pat, It is wonderful to see these places vicariously through you. Thanks for sharing. You have packed so much in to your life since you purchased your motor home. Sure miss you at Prince of Peace but glad that you are enjoying life. Love, Sue
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