So Michelle & I had the pleasure of seeing my parents for the 2nd time in two weeks: this time for a getaway vacation in Newport, Rhode Island. We flew last Friday into Providence where we were picked up and arrived at our comfortable establishment, Newport Onshore through Ocean State Rentals. I would highly recommend it if a large party is staying for a week or so: http://www.oceanstaterentals.com
Friday we pretty much relaxed and walked around town, which is close to the Atlantic Ocean and Narragansett Bay. A lot of wharfs and cute little restaurants, including this one dessert place that sells sweet fudge ... yummy! :-)
Saturday we hit the road for some serious sight-seeing, which of course involves touring "Mansion Row" on Bellevue Avenue. Many of these were constructed in the late 19th century, each structure has its own history (mostly involving the Vanderbilt family). Awesome ceilings, tapestries, marble flooring, and the like, all kept in immaculate condition (translation: no touching). Of course no inside pictures were allowed, so we had to suffice with some ground shots.
Later that day we had fun sampling wine at a local vineyard ...
... and then afterwards had a nice scenic Ocean Drive off the water ... very windy, btw!!
The following morning we toured some more mansions, but the big event that day was the wedding of a childhood friend: Nicole Gali-Alfonso. She and Brian Strope were married before close friends and family, with a a beautiful ceremony at a church in Middletown ...
and an elegant reception at the Blithewold Mansion in Bristol ...
Best wishes to the newlyweds for a healthy & happy future!!
This was arguably one of our most enjoyable vacations, and we promised we'd do something similar at least on a yearly basis. Sadly, this will be our last getaway vacation until we finish our Internal Medicine Boards in late August. Need to get back to studying!! :-)
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