There are two major destinations in Mystic, CT, the Mystic Seaport and the Mystic Marine Life Aquarium. The seaport boasts a number of “tall” ships dating back to the whaling era, if you've ever read Moby Dick, you are familiar with the Pequod and you will feel right at home.

The aquarium is just as much fun with the new penguin exhibit and the always awesome jellyfish. Try to go on a week day and hopefully you will catch a second grade class trip. Grab a great dinner at the the Daniel Packard Inn.

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Posted on October 9, 2006

An unexpected little slice of New England in the Bronx (of all places). City Island's residential streets boast adorable homes in various styles including American Craftsman and Colonial Revival with great sea views. There are plenty of antique shops for your browsing pleasure, but not nearly as many as there are seafood restaurants.

For the best deal I have to recommend the Original Crab Shanty, one of the oldest island establishments that has a special of a 1 1/8lb. lobster, two clams, a large shrimp, soup or salad, and a side of linguini. Although none of the meal, sides especially, made the shanty stand out compared to your average seafood joint, the price of 14.95 for all of it sure did.

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Posted on September 25, 2006

I would have been satisfied with our trip to Robert Moses State Park if it had ended just over crossing the awesome Robert Moses Causeways where the view of the ocean on both sides is magnificent.

Fortunately for me it did not end there, we enjoyed a perfect weather morning walking at (by far) my favorite beach in the area. It's very clean, the crowds are friendly, the sand is soft, and the hot dogs are tasty. Very highly recommended!

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Posted on September 11, 2006

Tarrytown, NY is the quintessential quaint, but not hicky, New York Village. An easy drive from the city into another world, a world where it really seems like everyone knows everyone else and people even say hello on the streets (they also obey traffic lights and aren't used to pushy pedestrians like NYC drivers–seriously, I almost got hit by a car).

You can spend the better part of the day in Tarrytown starting with a fantastic meal at Lefteris, one of, if not the, best Greek restaurant I have ever been to followed by some ice cream down the street at Main Street Sweets which has a pumpkin ice cream in the fall that I have heard tell is the best thing on earth.

After you are fully stuffed, you can walk it off at the many second hand, antique, and finer vintage furniture shops. Astrid picked some beautiful rings up at a huge bargain.

Whether you are stopping along the way to the many nearby sites, including former Brix pick, next door's Sleepy Hollow cemetery, or just taking a break, Tarrytown is a pleasant visit.

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Posted on August 28, 2006

Oyster Bay is a ritzy and pretty northshore town in Long Island that Jim and I have been taking day trips to every summer for a few years now.

We always stop at Oyster Bay Fish & Clam (on Rt 106) and eat amazing lobster rolls, oysters, and steamer clams served by local teen girls bored at their summer jobs.

With its location close to beaches, parks, Ikea, and The Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay is a perfect first or second stop on your weekend journeys.

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Posted on August 14, 2006