Rhode Island - Block Is and Newport

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Suddenly we decided before the long weekend to go away for the weekend... Well, we looked at where we can drive within 3-4 hrs and Rhode Island/ Block Island clicked correctly.. One of my colleagues had shown pictures of Block Is and he is from Block Is. We wanted to go to this place for a while and finally it worked out.. Lucky to get a reservation at the Hampton Inn using our reward points with only two days left. We started on saturday, May 29, around noon and we reached our hotel by 4.30 p.m. We dropped our bags and immediately took off to the Cliff Walk in Newport. We started from the Narrangasett Ave point and walked south before checking out the 40 steps down the cliff to a beautiful view.

In about 30-40 min, drizzling started and we had to head back in the rain.. It was a bummer.. We decided to have early dinner and retire.. We checked out this restaurant Sambar on Thames St. They hardly had any vegetarian entree. We tried an eggplant dish which was good. But, this place is not good for vegetarians and its a tad expensive too..

Next day, we went to Block Island from Point Judith. We had reserved tickets on the High Speed Ferry, but by the time we reached, we had missed our High Speed Ferry. So, we took the regular ferry which carries cars and motorcycles too.. It was a nice ride of about 1.5 hrs. Its a nice little island with enough things to do for a weekend, but were there only for the day.. We rented a Scooter! Never drove one in US so far.. Nice experience.. Serene roads and landscape there can only be enjoyed well in either a bike or walk.. Took a nice ride around the island. Mohegan Bluffs is something you don't want to miss... beautiful and secluded beach area that you reach by climbing down 185 ft in stairs.


Next stop is at a beach and then we had to catch the high speed ferry ride.

We stopped at the Mohegan Cafe for a quick lunch as we were very hungry.. Wow, great food, affordable price.. We would love to go there again, if in the neighbourhood. It was good that we took both types of ferries. Our recommendation would be to take the high speed ride...

Next day, we spent the day visiting couple of Mansions in the Newport area - The Breakers and The Marble House..
Breakers

Marble House

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