Newport, RI
This past weekend was my first trip to Newport, RI. The Navy boy I've been alluding to (whose name is Odis) lives down there, so I went for a weekend visit. And what an amazing weekend it was! I headed down on Friday afternoon, and even though the traffic sucked, I managed to stay somewhat relaxed, maybe because I knew I would be with him soon. Since we couldn't stay on the base at his place (military rules...), we stayed at this really nice Inn in Newport. It really made me feel like such an adult to stay at such a nice, non-chain inn. After dinner, we went on base to see the sunset, which my camera can't really do justice:
We had a good discussion that night about what might be in store for us. It seems early to talk about it, but I really appreciate his openness and his desire to really hear what I am thinking. I always say communication is so important, but it's just soooo much easier when you know the other person wants to communicate and be open as well and when they help to initiate those discussions.
The next day, we tried to go sailing, but there wasn't much wind, so we went to the Cliff Walk instead. It was a gorgeous day outside, and we walked most of the 3.5 mile (each way) trail to check out the mansions, flowers, and gorgeous seascape. My allergies decided to attack me, but it was still awesome.
That afternoon, we went to the Sakonnet Vineyard for an OK tour and a great wine tasting. I think we both learned a lot about the types of grapes, how wine is aged and what flavor it gives to the wine, and what we, in general, like. We then went for Thai food (yum), a drive along the mansions (which are crazy huge), ice cream at Newport Creamery (yum again), and the movie Nacho Libre (moderately funny, but too much of the humor of Napolean Dynamite). The next morning we relaxed and stayed in till church, but then the service was cancelled, so we went to the downtown area to walk around and to get some lunch. Then it was time to say goodbye. :-(
I know I'm not being very eloquent, so I'm sorry about that. Just know that it was awesome and I had an amazing time. Odis is amazing with the little (and big!) things that just make a girl smile, and he really is sweeping me off my feet. :-)
posted by Biff @ 8:28 PM
3 Comments:
beautiful pictures, i'm jealous :)
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i can't wait to meet this garfield character!! (please tell me you noticed the striking similarity between his name and the dog from garfield!) So many good conversations to come in the next few days...my mouth is salivating already!
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