With part of my family from France, cheese and wine tastings is one of my favorite pastimes. While I can’t seem to get myself to France, tasting the delicious farm fresh cheeses at Cato Corner in Colchester takes me away. I was so busy eating I didn’t get a chance to snap a picture ofContinue reading “CT: New London: Colchester: Cato Corner Farm”
Category Archives: New London
CT: New London County- Old Lyme- Lieutenant River (Summer Kayaking)
Launched Off of Route 156 in Old Lyme, Connecticut, which is the Lieutenant River State Boat launch for car top boats. Per Wikipedia, the Lieutenant River is a 3.7-mile-long (6.0 km)[1] tidal river located in Old Lyme, Connecticut. It joins the Connecticut River in the estuary, just above the point where that river flows intoContinue reading “CT: New London County- Old Lyme- Lieutenant River (Summer Kayaking)”
CT: New London County- Groton- Sheep Farm (Winter)
Exciting to find a lesser known venue with a waterfall . . . It may be smaller than the more known Connecticut falls but its a dual waterfall and one you can walk around or through and see from the top or the bottom. The first area you reach on the trail to the fallsContinue reading “CT: New London County- Groton- Sheep Farm (Winter)”
CT: New London County-Waterford- Harkness Memorial (Winter)
Harkness Memorial State Park has panoramic views of Long Island Sound. I discovered this park in the late summer but could see how it would be awesome to take pictures here any time of year. Spring and summer are ideal for photo ops but winter offers more of a challenge to find and can thereforeContinue reading “CT: New London County-Waterford- Harkness Memorial (Winter)”
CT: New London County-Groton- Bluff Point State Park (Winter)
It was a clear day the day before another snow storm so I decided to drive out where I don’t often go. Out to New London County along the shore. I have hiked, biked and kayaked at Bluff Point during the warmer months but this is my first season seeking winter hikes. First, I takeContinue reading “CT: New London County-Groton- Bluff Point State Park (Winter)”
CT: New London County-Old Lyme- Florence Griswold Museum (Holiday Event)
Florence Griswold was born on Christmas Day so her museum goes all out to celebrate the “Magic of Christmas.” Florence Griswold ran a boarding school for artists after her wealthy family needed some unexpected support in the 1800s. This is their home. Her legacy remains for all to enjoy. The Magic of Christmas provides aContinue reading “CT: New London County-Old Lyme- Florence Griswold Museum (Holiday Event)”
CT: New London County- Mystic (Holiday Stroll)
Mystic is a village which is part of both Groton and Stonington. It’s a lovely seaport town with a great main street filled with shops and restaurants and the Seaport Museum. While I went to see how it was decorated for the holiday, I was fortunate enough to arrive as the Mystic bridge began toContinue reading “CT: New London County- Mystic (Holiday Stroll)”
CT: New London County-Mystic Seaport Museum (Holiday Event)
Go back to Christmas in 1876! Lantern Light Village is an outdoor event at the Mystic Seaport Museum December 4, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20 (5 was cancelled due to weather) from 5-9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on line. When you first walk in you are greeted with a forest of Christmas trees whichContinue reading “CT: New London County-Mystic Seaport Museum (Holiday Event)”
CT: New London County- Colchester- Red Rose Desserts & More
Follow the trail to the Red Rose! A 1/4 mile down from Sunshine cycles off the Airline Trail spur in Colchester is a perfect stop for a bite as recommended by the bike shop owner himself. After experiencing a flat as I rode today, I was fortunate enough to learn of the bike shop whichContinue reading “CT: New London County- Colchester- Red Rose Desserts & More”
CT: New London County-Colchester Tour
Fun Fact: The town of Colchester delayed Thanksgiving in 1705 as they didn’t have enough molasses! Known as the Great Molasses shortage of Colchester, the write up in the link at bottom shares the background about the postponement due to the impact on baked beans, brown bread and pumpkin pie! Founded in 1698 and knowingContinue reading “CT: New London County-Colchester Tour”
Pivot and Pause in New England 