Blogs from Block Island, Rhode Island, United States, North America

Alarm went off at 6, you know that we do not really relax on vacation, we are pretty much up and going everyday around 6. The bed was comfortable, a bit soft and the memory foam made it a bit warm, but the ocean breeze did come in the room all night since we left the windows all slightly cracked. Tarragon slept well, until 4, then it was time to prowl. I think he was talking to the house cat under the door of our room. Today, is our only full day on the island, so as Jerry finishes getting ready, I am getting a bit of a head start on today’s blog. Originally, when the plan was to be here for 5 days, we were going to rent bikes, but with only one day, we ... read more

We took a couple trips up to neighboring Rhode Island. It was a cold dreary December month so we decided to enjoy beautiful Block Island. A very, very popular destination with the East coasters - it's popular with the "non-Martha's Vineyard" type or the "Martha's-Vineyard-is-getting-too crowded-so-we-need-to-get-out" type. Unfortunately this was not summer, but we figured we'd give it a shot and get out of dodge (in this case Stamford) for a night. We left really early in the morning, figured out parking, caught the ferry, and sat back as the ferry chugged its way through the waters. We hit land and well... this is Block Island. We could have brought the car but why bother. I made a reservation the previous day at the 1661 INN. Luckily it was just a short walk to get there ... read more

Another day another reason to leave my “home” and head somewhere new. This trip was based around my buddy Brian and I taking the ferry to Block Island for a night or so. His dad lives in CT, so I flew into Hartford, considering acting.... do not be offended, but as homosexual as possible, since his dad kept asking when his bf was visiting. Didn’t do it, but told them on the way to there house, while drinking some road sodas, and it turns out I should have… pops thought it was hilarious. That night we basically sat in the garage and drank beer, good times. The next day and most of the time spent around this small town in CT was filled with one on one wiffle ball, driving a ranger through the woods, ... read more