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Connecticut – Mystic & Casinos!

Posted on August 8, 2004February 19, 2017 by Ian C.

Just back from a weekend in Connecticut; we drove down Friday and stayed in a spectacular inn near Mystic and the Foxwoods casino:

We toured “Old Mystic Village” (which is really just a glorified outdoor shopping mall), then we headed into Mystic proper, and I spent some time watching the lift bridge operating:

Nearby are two casinos, Foxwoods & Mohegan Sun; both are impressive to look at from outside; our trip was primarily so that Margaret could watch a boxing match at Foxwoods!

BBQ with Pat & Dave

Posted on July 4, 2004February 19, 2017 by Ian C.

Today is Independence Day; all the celebrations happened yesterday – today is a quiet day, invited next door to join Pat & Dave and (some of) their children for a BBQ:

Independence Day Celebrations!

Posted on July 3, 2004February 19, 2017 by Ian C.

Tomorrow is July 4 – Independence Day in USA, celebrating “kicking out the Brits” in 1776 (but we came back!)
When we first arrived in America in 1996, we knew very little about Independence Day or any other traditions; while touring Manchester By The Sea, someone told us about the “Red White & Blue” Independence Day breakfast – we went, and we now try to go every year … for breakfast you are served pancakes, sausage and bacon, with (red) strawberries, (white) cream and (blue) blueberries! It is a popular event, with live music and in a great location:

Later in the day we went to the “Horribles” parade in Gloucester – the traditional Gloucester Independence Day parade; lots of music, lots of costumes and lots of floats: