Sunday, March 13, 2011

newport, rhode island

i woke up at 8am saturday morning to jonathan coming up our twirly stairs saying, "jamie, wake up!  it's a beautiful day, so we're going to rhode island!"  the weather report promised mid-50's, so we quickly got ready, were out the door by 9am and in rhode island by 11am.  i love how it's not unusual on the east coast to cross multiple state boundaries on the same day.  you know, i work in new york city, live in connecticut and go to rhode island on the weekend like it's no big deal.

some of my favorite things during the day were...

a "cliff walk" along the rocky shoreline with beautiful ocean views and gigantic mansions


brightly painted historic doors & homes, all of which are still lived in & were built c. 1760


trinity church built c. 1726

i must say my favorite thing of all was this lighthouse that we chased down at the end of the day.  i've never seen a prettier sunset on the east coast.  the view made me feel like we were walking across the scene of a postcard.

point judith lighthouse & sunset view across the bay in narraganasett

6 comments:

Lizzie said...

So jealous! Rhode Island has been on our To Do list for the last few years ... we are determined to go sometime soon! Gorgeous pics. Glad you enjoyed the good weather!

Shell said...

So fun Jamie! I love that you are so adventurous. Rhode Island is beautiful and it really is so fun to live near all these state lines:) Beautiful pics~!

Jill said...

Oh this post has me pining for some east coast exploring. BEAUTIFUL photos and I'm so glad you guys are enjoying the area so much. We love & miss you! p.s. next time you'll have to tour those mansions, insane.

Jenee Harvey said...

Wow... beautiful! Now I really, really want to come visit you! Looks like you guys had a wonderful time!

Kelsi said...

Looks amazing - I want to go to Rhode Island. Love the photos.

Lizzy said...

Beautiful pictures. I'm sad I just found your blog! We want to go to RI sometime-let us know if you go back and want company!