When I was growing up in Connecticut, agriculture was still active in the state, and the prized crop which could be seen from many roadways was tobacco. It was easy to recognize the tobacco fields because the rows of crops were covered by white cheese cloth to prevent the sun from burning the leaves. Connecticut tobacco had a reputation of providing the best wrapper leaves for cigars. This crop was prime during the 1960’s and 70’s. Today in northwest coastal states, the gold rush crop is cannabis. My how things change, and yet seem somehow the same.
Lunch in southern CT, hmmm, how about Wooster Street, the little Italy of New Haven? There are two famous pizza shops on Wooster street with long history and offering unique Italian pizza baked in coal fired ovens. Yup, the coal fired ovens make these shops very unique, and puts both restaurants on the map of famous pizza venues. We found parking by Pepe’s Pizza, and were seated for lunch. Linda only wanted 1 slice, but that’s just crazy talk… The thin crust pizza is always black on the bottom and the edge crust, that’s what you get. The pizza is delicious! Frank Pepe opened the restaurant selling Tomato Pie back in 1925. It’s a great history, and great simple eats. Put this destination on your “someday list”. After lunch we found Rocco’s Bakery and bought some cannoli’s and biscotti’s.
A campground neighbor gave us a tip on a local beach in Clinton. Late in the afternoon, the weather was still perfect, warm but not hot, light breeze, with warm sun. The tide is low, and there is a short walk down the shore, and plenty of time to lay in the sun. ahhh
Retired and Loving It 