As I mentioned in my post Creative Craft #7: Repairing Vinyl Memories, one of my best friends came down to visit me recently. I debated where to take her for about two weeks prior to her visit and settled on Newport, RI. I know I have posted about Newport before and I am posting again because I absolutely love this town. My friend Michelle and I did many of the same things that my boyfriend and I did but with many more pictures and tangents.
Once again, we started out with the Newport Cliff Walk but this time we went the opposite direction and headed toward the beach! Walking in the opposite direction was quite gorgeous. We saw less houses and many locations for impromptu photo-shoots. At one point we wandered down on some rocks and just sat there chatting away for a while catching up on old times.
After our old lady stroll, we decided to be creeps and cruise around Newport looking at the mansions along the ocean. I suppose we aren't that creepy seeing there are actual tours given of many of these properties. The weather was perfect for the drive, windows down and our hair blowing in the breeze, as we were like two church ladies on Sunday. It was much fun to simply point the car in a direction but with no real destination other than following the coast line. We did eventually find our way back into town after almost an hour of ooooohhhing and ahhhhhhing numerous houses that we most likely will never own.
Parking, the usual scavenger hunt that it is in New England, was less than appealing but after another 20 minutes we found a good spot in a parking garage. After stowing our needless items in the car we set off to aimlessly wander some more. As we bumbled and stumbled we found a historical burying ground tucked away on a side street amongst a bunch of houses. It being daylight I was braver than normal to check it out. After a few quick shots we were on our way again.
Our final stop in Newport was of course, Buskers, my favorite restaurant with my favorite waitress Krista! There are more than just her that work there but every time I go there I am lucky enough to get her. She is a fabulous waitress and now remembers me quite well! :) A delicious meal of Beef Stew and Lobster mac, sent us on our way home, but not before catching a shot of the sunset on the Newport Coastline.
One fantastic weekend it was with one of my best friends! I hope she visits again soon!!!!
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