And then it was off to Newport for the afternoon. We drove directly to Ocean Drive. Parked and attacked the Cliff Walk from the far end, and headed back east. Usually we start on the town beach side and head south and west along the Mansions and Salve Regina University before quitting at the pagoda and its tunnel.
So this time we reached the pagoda from the other direction, and I may expire a happy man, knowing the I've completed the entire Cliff Walk, albeit in pieces. We probably walked about 6 miles, my wife and I.
The fragrant beach roses are not blooming yet, but the views were still spectacular against the blueblue sky and the occasional cotton puff ball clouds.
Stopped in town for a celebratory burger and beer. Ran into an old friend from a previous job, shot the proverbial breeze.
A very relaxing way to start the weekend. I wish I could do this more often...
