Connecticut

Today was the Connecticut day. Most of which consisted of a town called Mystic. Here they a recreated Seaport village along with a history of different types of boats and ships. We spent about 5 hours walking around taking in all it had to offer. We started with the boat yard where we learned how they make wooden ships. Then we saw them in the process of putting one together in their workshop. Then we toured the waters edge where private owners dock their extravagant boat and yachts for display. We weren't able to board any of them but they were beautiful to look at. They also had large ships that were used a couple hundred years ago that we were able to board and toured. It was fun to walk down the main street and take a look at the old school house, blacksmith, copper smith, drugery, clock maker, rope maker, figurehead carver and the church amongst other things. They also had small museums that you could tour as well. We were really pleased to spend the day here. From here we took a short ferry ride and headed for Gillete's Castle. Gillete was a famous actor in the early 1900s for his multiple portrayals of Sherlock Holmes. He also made money with a small time railroad he created. With his fortune he built himself a fake medieval stone castle. He had a sense of humor that can be seen throughout the castle's puzzle lock doors. None of the 47 doors in the home are the same. He also had an elaborate mirror system that allowed him to see who was visiting. After we left we continued down the coast to a state park where we got out and walked down the beach for a bit. it was a nice warm afternoon and the sun was on its way down. We have now found ourselves in our last hotel room of the trip. It is a little sad that tomorrow will be our last full day of East Coast touring but Claire and I both agree that not only are our bodies tired of all the walking we have done but are brains are starting to turn to mush from all the history and sites that we have been absorbing. This might be the last entry until we get home. We are back to Becky's tomorrow night and then back to Indiana the next day.

The picture for today are in the East Coast 2 link.