Life Rocks when your living room rolls
![]() Since we aren't staying overnight in Connecticut we had to be sure we spent at least one hour doing an activity in the state. I saw Mystic, CT had a Taste of Mystic on Sunday so as soon as we got to the Newport Campground we set up the site, got ourselves ready, and drove over an hour to Mystic. I have visited this town many times in my life as my Dad lived in Westerly, RI so we would come here to go to the aquarium or water park as kids. I was really excited when I saw this event was happening to experience the town as an adult. While driving we could see the clouds seemed to be getting pretty dark. We pretty much pulled into the parking lot and the sky opened up. Dumping buckets all over the event. We looked at the radar and saw it passes in about 20 minutes so we just sat in the truck. Once it started to slow down and you could see blue skies we got out to go see what this was all about. Unfortunately, a lot of vendors had started to close so they weren't selling food anymore but you could still buy tickets for drinks. The band was also going to be coming back on so we bought some tickets and went to grab a drink. Soon after the band "Sugar" was set up and the music was starting up. Before long we were on the dance floor, moving and grooving. ![]() Boy did we have fun! The sweat was pouring off us but there is nothing like letting loose on a dance floor. We had folks dancing with us, using our umbrella as a dancing pole, and all around a good time was being had by everyone. When the band was done we were going to go to Westerly, RI to see my dad's hometown where I spent many summers but we were talking to a local and they suggested trying Bravo Bravo for some dinner and drinks. As most of this trip has worked for us I am so glad we took their advice. We dove to the restaurant and found a seat at the bar. We usually will sit at the bar as it gives us people to talk to like the bartender or others. The drinks were great. The bartender held wonderful conversations even telling a story of the owners of the Soggy Dollar Bar (home of the Painkiller) coming into the bar one time. (Chris special orders the rum they used to use) We had just ordered our dinner when a couple came in and asked if they could use the seats aside of us. They were on the corner so I pushed over to give her some room. We immediately began conversation with them. They were saying they had their first date on Friday and they were still continuing it since. We chatted with them for a bit while eating and drinking. Then Colin asks if we would be interested in taking a cruise on his boat on the harbor. Well Of Course We Would! They finished up eating and we finished our drinks and we all cashed out. The marina where his boat was slipped was just up the road so we followed them over. On his big boat he made us each a cocktail then we climbed onto the smaller boat. Here we began a beautiful cruise of the harbor. It is these types of opportunities that some wouldn't take because of being a stranger but if someone's energy feels right why not? The Mystic Seaport Museum is located on the harbor so we pulled ashore to see some of the old ships they had. One was the Charles W. Morgan, which is the last wooden whaleship still intact in the world. ![]() We decided that exploring it a little bit closer would be cool so onto the ship we went. I got an even closer look of one of the sleeping quarters. After walking around we see the lights of a car pull up so we duck down. Realizing that it's security we stand and walk to the exit. He tells us we need to not be on the ship. We apologize and exit. He knew we were causing no harm. He says as we pass him, "stay out of trouble" with a chuckle. We look around the museum some more than back to the boat. I am able to snap a few more pictures from the boat of sights around the harbor. It sure was a beautiful night. Meeting people and exploring is what this adventure is all about. I can't thank Colin and Sherry for spending an evening with us and for all the laughs and memories that we made. Back at the marina we said our goodbyes but know this will not be the last time we see them. We will keep in contact with them for some time to come. Plus I need updates of how their relationship is going. An hour's drive back to our campsite and then to explore Rhode Island was on deck for the next 2 days.
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