The weather was perfect, the coach ride was smooth and the company was great as A&R Retirees and friends took the day to spend some time shopping at Clinton Crossing outlet shops, dining at the Maritime Grill and traveling to Stony Creek to set sail on the Sea Mist for a tour of the Thimble Islands!
The day's itinerary.
Our comfortable coach.
We wished it could have lasted!
Some of us have reached Nirvana!
So much shopping, so little time!
Shops
Shops
Shops
More shops!
Yet more shops!
We were ALL VIPs!
Lunchtime!
As we arrive on the bus
Ready for a fine luncheon.
A (mostly) happy group.
Cheers!
Ready to dine.
Table's all set. Now bring on the food!
It felt like we were back in school but the bus fit under the RR tracks to reach the dock
The Sea Mist
Our yacht awaits us
On the portside
On the starboard
Climbing aboard
Another one coming up!
They hoisted the Jolly Roger as we prepared to set sail
A View from the Bridge - ready to depart
Huck Finn?
Great way to get around!
Thankfully we didn't have to use it!
Houses along shore
Seawall under repair from storm damage
With its own private dock
Lots of solar power for lots of house!
Note the stone construction
Low Rent district- most populous island - 30 summer homes.
Former 19th century hotel now a private summer home
"Mother-in-law's cottage"
Sound waters have reached up to the deck!
The Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
The only Island open to the public
Note the solar panels and "widow's walk"
How the One Percent live!
More Low Rent district
Entance to one of the largest island mansions
Made of cement!
Great viewing!
Manicured English-style garden
Complete with pool house and swimming pool!
One of the "cottages" (a la Newport).
Loads of rooms - and just for the summer!
Folliage Galore!
Amazing grounds!
Nice little bungalow
Want to buy it?
A Steal at $285,000!
Modern style
On Dry Dock approaching the end of the cruise