Newport

Julie and I took a foggy stroll along Cliff Walk in Newport, RI this morning. Beautiful cliffs on one side, historic mansions on the other. Information panels along the way for those wanting more information. I'd recommend this walk for anyone coming here. Great exercise and experience.

My birthday dinner was lobster carbonara. It was so delicious. I think it had a whole lobster in it.

This is happening today...

Julie and I got the opportunity to go on a sail on the Aquidneck out of Newport, RI. Not much wind. Fun time though and great crew. Foggy Foggy Foggy!

http://sightsailing.com/boat/aquidneck/

Had the world's best clam chowder. Seriously...they had to stop competing in Chowder Fest because they always won. Dam good!

So while Julie and I were in Newport, RI we had some spare time so we decided to stop by a few of the Vanderbilt mansions belonging to the Preservation Society of Newport. Magnificent places...too much to talk about and I'm sure Julie remembers more about them than I so visit http://www.getoutanddothings.com later and she'll have more info about them out there soon. For now, first up was the mansion called The Breakers. Hope you enjoy the pics.

Next up on our mansion extravaganza in Newport was Marble House. I'll let Julie tell you about it on http://www.getoutanddothings.com but one big surprise was an asian inspired building called the Tea House behind this place. Really neat.

Rosecliff was the final of the three mansions we visited in Newport. It was a little different than the others in that it was designed primarily for entertaining. The owner, a young lady, was intent on raising her social status and so events at the house were a must. The larger entertainment rooms were indicative of this.

Neat stuff!

Newport sailing...

Pretty fun waves out here...

Sam Adams Boston Lager at The Black Pearl. Waiting on the rest of my party so I can get that award winning chowda!