Friday, June 18, 2021    One of the features of New Hampshire which draws tourists and residents alike, is the Presidential Range, the star of which is Mount Washington, “home to the world’s worst weather”.  In this blog, Retired and Loving It, I write about notables while traveling with an RV. This exception to the … Continue reading From Rock Pile to Rock Pile, a Presidential Traverse →

   There are some scenic windy roads through rolling hills on the route from Old Saybrook to Gillette Castle in East Haddam, CT. The stone castle was built over 5 years and completed in 1919 on a hill set on 184 acres along the Connecticut River.  The Castle was a dream, design and build by … Continue reading May 26, More Tibits, Connecticut Castles →

    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. … Continue reading May 25, Tidbits in Southern Connecticut →

   Newport, Rhode Island, a popular destination for its history, waterfront, shops and restaurants, Mansions, America’s Cup, yachts and other boating, and the Tennis Hall of Fame.  During the summer, Newport is at full occupancy, BUSY.  One weekend prior to Memorial Day, the streets and establishments are very busy, it’s like a warm up for … Continue reading May 23, Newport, RI →

   Matunuck Oyster Bar and Restaurant is a very popular waterfront restaurant in South Kingston, RI, and is a favorite of Sam and Elizabeth who we visited in Cranston, RI.  This business farms their own oysters in Potter Pond, a salt water pond which is seen from the restaurant.  The shellfish farming was started back … Continue reading May 22, Matunuck Oyster Bar, So.Kingstown, RI →

   Highway vs. back roads??  This is a question which RV’ers and motorcyclists consider when touring.  Sometimes the interstate highway is smooth and gets you to your destination the quickest and easiest, and you can get some wide open views.  Other times, it is the journey, and not the destination that provides a savory and … Continue reading May 21, Highway vs. Back Roads? Middletown, RI →

Chatham is a quaint town at “the elbow” of Cape Cod.  In town, are nice shops and eateries for tourists.  The atmosphere 10 days before Memorial Day is up-beat and optimistic with Covid restrictions being lifted.  Masks are still being worn in shops, but rarely worn outside.  On a previous trip we took a long … Continue reading May 20, Chatham, MA →

   The Cape Cod National Seashore was created in 1961 during the Kennedy presidency.  While this national project benefited Kennedy’s home district, it protected 44,000 acres of the outer Cape from development, and protects that land in a relatively natural state for future generations to enjoy. The seashore includes miles of Atlantic coast from Chatham … Continue reading May 19, Province Lands, Provincetown →

   Moving on, we must get beyond the rail trail, to see more of the mid and upper cape.  Route 6A is a great local alternative which passes through the “old cape” without the commercial strips along route 28 and moving at a much slower pace than the Mid-Cape Highway, route 6.  Brewster is a … Continue reading May 18, Moving at a Snail’s Pace →

   The Cape Cod Rail Trail is a 25 mile paved bike path which runs through 6 towns from South Dennis to Wellfleet, Massachusetts.  The bike path travels the route of a previous rail line which is relatively flat and passes by some nice scenery and close to some village centers.  Signage is good, including … Continue reading May 17, Cape Cod Rail Trail →