Monday, June 15th we toured Brown University (where Daniel briefly considered going). It is located in the heart of Providence and was a beautiful campus.
The library
A hawk that landed in the center of campus!
Providence
Capital building
Then we went a short drive down to Newport, RI, known for its mansions (where the Vanderbilts and Astors lived). We managed to save a lot of money by NOT touring the actual houses, but instead going on a cliff walk next to the Atlantic and behind the mansions! It was GLORIOUS and one of my favorite parts of our trip!!
Tuesday, the 16th we headed back to CT, by means of Worcester, MA where we went to the Higgins Armory Museum. We saw tons of knights' armor and enjoyed the building's faux castle.
Roman helmet from the time of Christ!!
Daniel trying on a helmet:
Me blending in w/ the gargoyle
Even the dogs had armor in medieval times!
We continued to East Granby, Ct that afternoon (outside Hartford). Daniel's Uncle Ian, Aunt Carol, and cousin Coryn live there. We enjoyed celebrating Cory's b-day with them and getting to know them (this was the most time Daniel's ever gotten to spend with them!) I also enjoyed drinking at dinner with them! And intellectual conversation. They are in their 70s, very wise, and involved in local organizations.
The next day, Wed. the 17th, we went to Harriet Beecher Stowe's house in Hartford. I was so proud to read what she had said about slavery: that she could not in good conscience, as a Christian woman, not do anything. Wow!! I also found it interesting that she had set up her kitchen in a very modern way, with an island! Heehee.
We toured the house with Ian and Carol. Next door was the Mark Twain house, where he raised his children
We didn't tour it but heard a funny story: his children thought Santa Claus lived next door b/c Calvin Stowe had a long white beard!
That afternoon, Daniel decided to take me on an adventure to Bristol, CT. That's where ESPN is! We didn't even know where we were going but got directions. We went into the business center first and were told that they didn't give tours and that we weren't even supposed to be on the property!
Then we went to the building where they broadcast but couldn't get past the security guard! Oh well. We tried. Trey Wingo!!! We only wanted to meet you!!
On the way back we saw THE most beautiful capital building in the U.S. Hartford, we commend you on your taste!
That night, on the way to dinner, Ian took us to see the largest tree in CT
We also got to hear all about the history of the area. We were very impressed at the way CT preserves its land and nestles its buildings into nature.
The next day, we flew home!!
Can you believe how long and involved our trip was?! It was amazing! We heart southern New England. Maybe someday we'll go to northern New England!
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