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Seventh Sister: a Castle on the Connecticut River

Seventh Sister: a Castle on the Connecticut River

High above the Connecticut River between East Haddam and Lyme, Connecticut, is one of the most unique castles I’ve ever seen in the U.S. Not only was it hand built by the famous William Gillette, an actor who is most famous for his role as Sherlock Holmes on stage, but it was his home for … Continue reading

Ocean Delights

Ocean Delights

I have lived very close to, if not right on, the ocean for my entire life. I lived in Puerto Rico, the Florida Keys, Long Island New York, and coastal Connecticut for a combined 20 years. I was only steps away from the salty ocean air in all of those places. It really is a … Continue reading

Connecticut: Books, Ice Cream, and Amusements

Connecticut: Books, Ice Cream, and Amusements

Used book stores rarely attract the tourists, but The Book Barn in Niantic, CT is unique. The two locations in downtown Niantic really aren’t special, other than the immensely knowledgable staff, but the original location just past the Niantic Center Elementary School is incredible. There must be a dozen or more sheds and shacks filled … Continue reading