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Day 233/365: A Sunset Worthy of Applause

August 11, 2011 by info@3QuartersToday.com

Sunset on the Porch of the Narragansett Inn

Another sunset deserving of applause. I just about starting clapping to honor the tradition in Key West. The sunset was a perfect back drop to our dinner at the Narragansett Inn. Our trip was nearing a close and just one more day lay ahead for shopping and exploring. I couldn’t of asked for a better ending to a day.

There is just something about a sunset over the water with the smell of ocean air wafting in the breeze. To someone born and raised in Connecticut now living in land locked Nebraska this is shear bliss.

Sunset over New Harbo, Block Island, RI — Sunset over New Harbor, Block Island, RI

Day 232/365: Dining on Block Island

August 10, 2011 by info@3QuartersToday.com

What trip to anywhere would be complete without of photo tour of the local cuisine. Dining on Block Island is a foodie delight. If you’re wondering what to eat on Block Island you won’t starve that’s for sure. There are Block Island restaurants which range from five star restaurants to beach side concessions. My philosophy when I travel is “When in Rome, do as the Romans.” So I try to eat specialties of the area and local food. In New England, and on Block Island that means fish, clams, lobsters rolls, and later home made ice cream.

The Lobster roll from the Rebecca’s On The Beach was a pleasant surprise. Normally beach concession stands serve the traditional hot dogs, hamburgers and the like. didn’t know what to expect, but this cold mixed lobster salad (think tuna salad with lobster instead) really hit the spot. The next day we visited the main beach and I had a grilled tuna steak sandwich. Can’t get that in Nebraska.

One of the delights of the day was breakfast, which is included at your stay at the Narragansett Inn. Many places list a breakfast buffet but it’s short of the gourmet and heavy on the carbs (bagels and the like), not here. Fresh pancakes, or french toast, and the absolute best scrambled eggs I’ve ever had. Sorry Mom. I’m also a sucker for grinder salt and whole peppercorns, look, look, it’s standard on the table! I’m in heaven.

Block Island, Rhode Island – Ferry Ride Vintage Sign (12×18 Art Print Wall Decor, Wall Decor Poster)Block Island Long Sleeve Dark T-Shirt, perfect for cool nights on the beach

My friend I traveled with is gluten intolerant and even she could find gluten free options and alternatives at many of the restaurants.

Dinner at the Narragansett Inn was wonderful. I stayed true to my theme of regional food and ordered the Pistachio Crusted Cod. Would have never thought of using pistachios on fish, but paired with the tomato/mango salsa it was a blend of flavors and textures which worked very well together.

Bar Harbor Clam Chowder, New England, 15 Ounce (Pack of 6)Pure New England Bog Cranberry Honey Downeast Lobster Rolls

Dining on Block Island with Pistacio Crusted Cod — Pistachio Crusted Cod

Authentic clam chowder from MacPhails in the Old Harbor was an item to check off the list and the rainy overcast Monday made it a perfect choice.

I’m one of those people who love calamari, even the little ones with eight legs that remind me of the little sea creature they are. In my opinion it’s a reminder that my sea food didn’t come out of a box chopped up and in “cookie cutter” sizes. These beauties were found at Payne’s Dock restaurant within “stumbling” distance of the Narragansett Inn. That is if you need to stumble back after a few margaritas.

Flavormate X3 (New England Fish and Seafood Seasoning)Downeast Lobster Rolls Bar Harbor Red Clam Sauce, 10.5 Ounce (Pack of 6)

Hope I made you hungry, I know I’m hungry again and want to go back. I also enjoyed clam fritters for lunch, tuna steak sandwich at the beach, and shrimp salads. Overall I think my culinary menu of regional foods was well rounded.

So my question to you is, do you like to be adventurous when you travel and eat local foods? If you have visited Block Island where is your favorite place to eat?

Day 230/365: Playing in the Surf

August 9, 2011 by info@3QuartersToday.com

This rock was handy for sitting and getting a little water on my feet. What was I thinking? I know better than this.

By the way, this will be the first and last time I will ever be in a bathing suit and posted on the internet. But heck, it was Block Island, anything is possible there.

Day 229/365: Photo Opportunties on Block Island

August 8, 2011 by info@3QuartersToday.com

From the Inn where we stayed on Block Island, I didn’t have to go far on my Block Island vacation to find photo opportunities. The Narragansett Inn had plenty of scenic areas with boats, water and breath taking sunsets. You might remember that one of our lodging requirements was to be near the water.

The Narragansett Inn has it’s own private beach on the Great Salt Pond. Where the ocean surf is invigorating and hypnotic, the Great Salt Pond was calm and relaxing. Two different personalities for different times of the day. Another plus was the water temperature. It’s more relaxing at the end of the day to float in water about 70 degrees Fahrenheit than the 65 or 66 F of the ocean that pushes you around.

Sunset on Block island, another photography opportunity — Sunset on the Narragansett Inn front porch

Who wouldn’t be able to relax with a view like this? I had photo opportunities around every corner, the Block Island sunset was amazing and simply breath taking. People sitting on the porch actually applauded when the sun set. It was one of two fantastic sunsets we watched from the Narragansett Inn. I just can’t say enough about the Inn where we stayed. It was perfect place in every way.

Photographic Opportunities on Block Island — Sunset over the Narragansett Inn on Block Island

If you have ever been to Block Island where did you stay and what were your favorite memories?

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Day 231/365: Stacks of Stones on the Beach

August 8, 2011 by info@3QuartersToday.com

A new tradition on Block Island. Stone stacking. I don’t know how this tradition started, or when, but it was a wonderful surprise when I saw my first stone tower. Some people called them stone cairns, a delicately balanced stack of stones used to mark “I was here”.

From what I can understand cairns were first used by settlers, pioneers, or Native Americans (Indians) to mark a cache of supplies, either to remind themselves where food was hidden under the rocks, or to leave supplies for fellow travelers.

Whatever they are called, I was enthralled by them. One person told me it was good luck to add a stone to the pile, so I did my part.

I wasn’t the only person captivated by The Cairns of Block Island, seems others are fascinated by the smooth stackable rocks on the beach. See how many you can count in this image below.

My favorite shots are those with the ocean and surf in the background. There is solitary about the image that draws you to the location.

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