Niantic Weekend

Everyone was so friendly on the Niantic Bay Boardwalk. This one woman when she learned it was our anniversary asked if we wanted our picture taken.
We stayed at the Niantic Inn, a short walk to this boardwalk.

 There is a little beach area and a nice little park to the right.

 This is taken from the park area.

 Both George and my shadows in this one.

Back to the boardwalk.

 Each one of these benches is inscribed in memory of someone.

 This was my favorite quote on a bench. For a scavenger hunt, go here and read all the benches and find the one with a typo--what a shame.

Right near the boardwalk was this great 50's style place called Gumdrops & Lollipops. They sold old fashioned candies and fudge and ice cream besides breakfast and lunch. We are so glad we discovered this on our first day there, because it was the best home made ice cream ever! This way were able to enjoy it both days. It just may be worth the hour and half drive to get it again!

We did collect sea glass and I couldn't resist picking up a couple of rocks. How do you like my nature made bookend?

THE SMALLEST BEACH IN THE WORLD

I don't know if that is true, but that's what I am calling it. And yes, I did! Not only did I find a piece of sea glass on this beach, so did George!

SEAGULLS WE MET

THE ROCKS

This woman who spoke with us when we were walking on the boardwalk, told us to be sure and see the heart shaped rock. She told us approximately where it was and we did find it. Funny, how some people would not appreciate this, but she told someone who she had no idea, loves rocks.

I was joking with George that I should ask her if she saw the piano rock.

 Maybe a piece of Stonehenge?

 Rocks have such character.

I was curious as to how the whole coast by this boardwalk is filled with rocks, but wondered how they avoided this small sandy area.

 A heart shaped puddle indentation.

And not to forget the "whale rock" I found at Haley Farm State Park.

Another place we ate and the beautiful mural.

A seagull walked in the wet cement! Poor guy must have had to clean off his feet in the water. Interesting how his steps line up between the shadows of the railing.