In keeping with my regional food experience I can now say I’ve eaten grilled swordfish. Thanks Steve for going all out and adding to my culinary experience.
Day 225/365: Grilled Swordfish Steak
Travel Adventures
Day 226/365: Narragansett Inn, Block Island
The Narragansett Inn on Block Island RI was perfect for our I “Girls Weekend/Mothers Get Away” on Block Island, Rhode Island. This was a trip we had been dreaming about for over twenty years and it had to be perfect. After many hours searching on the internet for a place to stay at an Inn that was very similar to a bed and breakfast with all the New England and coastal charm found in a travel magazine.
Karen Brown’s New England 2010: Exceptional Places to Stay & Itineraries (Karen Brown’s New England: Exceptional Places to Stay & Itineraries)
Best Places to Stay: New England: Bed & Breakfasts, Country Inns, and Other Recommended Getaways — Eighth Edition
Our requirements:
- Quiet location to relax (so we had to stay out of the Old Harbor area)
- Near the water
- Two beds (we like each other, but not that much…)
- Private bath
- Reasonable distance to the beach
- Scenery (to satisfy my photography craving)
Many of the travel review sites did not have an overall favorable score, but I noticed in 2010 the reviews changed. Seems the original Mott family took over the management again in 2010, after an absence of many years, and starting in 2010 the reviews were the opposite of the previous years. So I decided to call, find out the rates and talk to the manager/owner, and I’m glad I did.
Block Island Sailing Canvas Bag
Block Island KeychainBlock Island Fitted T-ShirtBlock Island Seafood T-Shirt
The infamous Narragansett Inn has returned to it’s glory days. Jim Mott, the latest of the 13 generations to live on the island is now the proprietor and from what I could glean from several island residents, the island is happy for their return.
The rooms have all been renovated, and everything is clean and new. It’s still quaint, like an inn should be, you are on a New England seasonal island, so don’t expect five star accommodations. But do expect family hospitality, good food, a relaxing atmosphere, and views that will take your breath away. Our room had two beds, a private bath and was only $199/night. This is during high season when most of the rooms at Inns were $299 or higher.
The Narragansett Inn is one of the original Inns on the island with the main house being built in 1909. Our room was in the original farmhouse, built circa 1709 and we couldn’t have found a better place to stay. The view of the Great Salt Pond was amazing, the sunsets spectacular and the staff extremely friendly. The bike rental shop was basically in the back yard and we had our choice of four restaurants within 100 yards.
It was a great place to kick back. put my feet up, read a book, and relax.
I could have stayed at on Block Island all summer. It was a perfect vacation, just too short.
More Information on the Narragansett Inn on Block Island
Ghosts of Block Island
Block Island MapISLAND STRIPERS: A Fisherman’s Guide to Block IslandA History of Block Island: From Its Discovery, in 1514, to the Present Time, 1876 (Classic Reprint)
Margie O’Hara – A Creative Life: Narragansett Inn’s Outbuildings
This painting is from a photograph I took on Block Island, RI this summer. The Narragansett Inn sits on the shores of the Great Salt Pond with spectacular views of the marina. Behind the Inn are several simple outbuildings that …
Block Island Narragansett Inn – Block Island Family Vacation
The Block Island Inn is located in new harbor, overlooking the great salt pond. The four buildings that make up the inn date back to the 1700’s. Accommodations consist of simple rooms with shared baths, some …
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Block Island Inns – Block Island Family Vacation
The Harborside Inn, Water Street. Rates from $139 up details button · inn at BI Inn at Block Island, Old Town Road. Rates from $199 up details button paw. Hotel Manisses, Spring Street. Narragansett Inn, New Harbor. Old Bakery Inn, Water …
Day 222/365: Ding, Ding, Ding, It’s the Ice Cream Truck
Ding, Ding, Ding, yup I hear it. In the distance some where is an ice cream truck. Doesn’t matter that I spent twelve hours in 100F garage cataloging the left over contents of my Mom’s house. I can find the energy to run to the road for the ice cream truck. I do believe it’s the fastest I moved that whole week.
Thanks Steve by the way for supper and treating us for ice cream. I was so excited that I forgot to grab my wallet.
One last photo, (Can I really call this a 365 project anymore, or a photo of the day? Don’t think so) Orange Cream Popsicle are my favorite, what is yours?
Day 221/365: Shade Tobacco in the Connecticut River Valley
Growing up in the 1970’s and 80’s in CT there weren’t too many jobs for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 16. You either worked the tobacco fields, the vegetable farms, or babysat. Since my Dad worked for Consolidated Cigar Company (warehouse) for over 25 years until they closed their Glastonbury Connecticut doors in 1986, he figured one person in the family worked in the tobacco industry was enough. So I picked tomatoes for two summers.
Thus my first hand experience is limited, I do know from listening to friends that it was hot, sweaty and tiring. Much like detasseling in Nebraska is now. The CigarLife website has a very good article called Shade Tobacco Days if anyone cares to live vicariously.
The Connecticut River Valley has been known for it’s shade tobacco for hundreds of years and it’s used primarily as the wrapper.
This picture was taken close to Broad Brook Connecticut, near South Windsor.
Day 219/365: Clam Pizza
Yes, you heard right clam pizza. I decided that during my trip to Connecticut I was going to eat as much regional food as possible and expand my palate. I love clams, and I love pizza, so why not.
A creamy Alfredo sauce was used instead of tomato and bacon topped off the cheese. It was very good. So when in Connecticut, don’t just try the clam chowder, but try the clam pizza.
