Sunday - September 9

Hello from Niantic, Connecticut.    Had a very enjoyable day on the Long Island Sound and these neat, old, very charming seaports.

 

We went to 8:00 Mass at Jesus Saviour and found out it was in Portuguese (the readings and music), and Father was visiting from India, so he gave the blessing in Hindi.    The choir was wonderful (didn't know what they were singing, but beautiful voices and music)!   Came out of church and it was raining, but skies soon cleared.

 

   I had read about Ma's Donuts in Middletown, RI and how popular they are, etc.     The owner named it after his wife many years ago (Estelle died in 1997).    Along with a big variety of donuts, on Sundays they make Malasadas (round piece of fried dough dipped in sugar and served hot - delish!!!)    Brought our treats back to Daisy, enjoyed and then left.    Stopped in Mystic Seaport, CT - old quaint town that was celebrating "Taste of Mystic" this weekend - very happening place.   Years ago when we started boating, we would get the catalog from Mystic Seaport and so much neat stuff for boats.   Always thought I wanted to go there someday, and it was a fun place to explore on a lovely Sunday in September, 2012.     In 1988, Julia Roberts starred in a movie "Mystic Pizza" and a big part was filmed in Mystic and around the area - we passed the restaurant today.

 

Off to East Lyme/Niantic area where we settled Daisy at the Rocky Neck National Park - beautiful park that is huge and has access to the beach.   We drove to Old Lyme and the Sound Beach and then to Old Saybrook - very neat old town with lovely homes.    Had great lunch on the water at "Fresh Salt" - wedding was there this afternoon - what a pretty setting.   Old Saybrook is the town where Katherine Hepburn grew up and her home (which we could see from a distance across the water) is on the market for $10m.    It was her parents home and Spencer Tracy died there.

 

Back to Rocky Neck and drove to the beach and walked on the boardwalk on Long Island Sound - sooo pretty.   We saw 3 deer crossing the road in front of us.  This is a lovely area....

 

Mark was checking over notes and records on travels with Daisy - she has now been in 41 states!    The only ones remaining are:  Oregon, Colorado, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Vermont and Hawaii.     And she has been in 9 Canadian provinces.  She is a well-seasoned traveler!

 

Need lots of prayers this week for those facing surgery;    My friend, Sue tomorrow; Aunt Marian on Tuesday and Mark's Mom on Wednesday.    Also, for our brother-in-law who has some serious health issues.    So....here's to "THE POWER of PRAYER"!!!  

 

 Have a great week - stay safe, healthy and happy!