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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.

Photo opportunities on Block Islan
Photo opportunities on Block Island

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?

More Information about Block Island

The Old Post Office Bagel Shop – Block Island Dining Guide

The Old Post Office Bagel Shop is Block Island’s traditional corner bagel shop. Tagged In bagels, coffee, eggs, mexican, outdoor dining, sandwiches, and tea · share. Facebook Share. Tweet · Pin It. Visited 63 times, 3 Visits today. Club Soda.
Block Island baubles: Felicia Cinquegrana makes handcrafted jewelry from …

BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. — Felicia Cinquegrana sits in her New Harbor studio beside gleaming piles of the cobalt blue, dark green and aqua glass she’s collected over the years at “secret” locations on Block Island. Slowly, she’s making her way through the …
Summer Gifts

I grew up on Block Island. I know the tides rise and fall by the gravity of the moon; I live out in the middle of nowhere where there is little light to disturb the beauty of the night sky. Still, the majesty of this Supermoon of July surprised me …
Lunch at Dead Eye Dick’s

Jessica, whose grandfather was the first in the family to own Dead Eye’s, talked about the restaurant’s long-time popularity on Block Island. Many of the old- timers know it well, and there are plenty of stories to be told again and again. “Because of …

Filed Under: Project 365, Travel Adventures Tagged With: 365project, Block Island, Connecticut, narragansett Inn, new england, photo opportunities, Photography, postaday, project365, shore, summer, travel, Vacation

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”.

Cairns of Block Island

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.

Stone Carin on Block Island
Stone Carin on Block Island

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.

Cairns on  Mohegan Bluffs
Cairns on Mohegan Bluffs

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.

Stone Cairn on Block Island
Stone Cairn on Block Island

Filed Under: Project 365, Travel Adventures Tagged With: 365project, beach, Block Island, Connecticut, legends, myths, new england, postaday, Rhode island, stacks of stones, travel

Day 228/365: Graces’ Cove, Block Island, RI

August 6, 2011 by info@3QuartersToday.com

During our stay on Block Island we rented bikes for three days. So glad we did, one late afternoon I took my rented bike, from Aldo’s, and explored the west side of Block Island. The road isn’t near the beach but a sign pointed me to Grace’s Cove and it sounded inviting.

Heading down a 1/2 paved road on a bike, Grace's Cove
Heading down a half  paved road on a bike, Grace’s Cove

After bike riding a half mile, I hiked down a rocky path and the following oasis is what greeted me.  A view straight our of the Caribbean but in New England.

Yes, this is Rhode Island
Yes, this is Rhode Island

I could have stayed for hours, but the sun started going down and I had promised my room mate we would eat supper and watch the sunset. Here is the beginning of the show before I left the beach.

Sun setting over the ocean
Sun setting over the ocean

Filed Under: Project 365, Travel Adventures Tagged With: 365project, beaches, Block Island, hidden treasures, new england, Photography, postaday, project365, Rhode island, sand, shore, summer, travel

Day 226/365: Narragansett Inn, Block Island

August 5, 2011 by info@3QuartersToday.com

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.

Narragansett Inn, Block Island RI

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)
Narragansett Inn on Block Island
Narragansett Inn on Block Island

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 BagBlock 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.

View from the front porch of the Narragansett Inn
View from the front porch of the Narragansett Inn

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.

Put your feet up and stay a while on Block Island
Put your feet up and stay a while on Block Island

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 IslandBlock 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 …

narragansett inn | Flickr – Photo Sharing!

Follow alan budney abphoto48 Member since 2006. Taken on November 8, 2002; 104 Views; 0 Galleries · abphoto48’s photostream (129) · northlight · uscg · · foreboding · the old movie house …

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 …

Filed Under: Project 365, Travel Adventures Tagged With: 365project, Bargain, bed and breakfast, Block Island, inn, memories, narragansett Inn, Photography, project365, Rhode island, travel, Vacation

Day 222/365: Ding, Ding, Ding, It’s the Ice Cream Truck

August 3, 2011 by info@3QuartersToday.com

Summer and the Ice Cream Truck, Perfect Match
Summer and the Ice Cream Truck, Perfect Match

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.

Instant Childhood with Orange Creamsicles
Instant Childhood with Orange Creamsicles

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?

Filed Under: Food, Project 365, Travel Adventures Tagged With: 365project, fond memories, Food, friends, fun, good humour, ice cream, ice cream truck, memories, project365, snacks, travel, west hartford

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