The Lovely Mystic, CT

I had intended on posting these photos back in October but time got away from me!  I thought they'd be a nice follow-up to my Lantern Light Tour blog since they show a bit more of Mystic.

I grew up in Niantic, CT and am by nature pretty much a New England girl. For my friends and I, September has become the month to visit Mystic. In particular, The Harp and Hound (for Pumpkinhead Ale and Bangers and Mash or Shepard's Pie) and B. F. Clyde's Cider Mill. There is also always, of course, a side trip to The Mohegan Sun for cocktails.

The Harp and Hound baffles and amuses me because it always has a menu posted outside featuring tasty sounding entrees and sides...but when you get inside, no matter what time of day, all they have is Bangers and Mash or Shepard's Pie. We, of course, are there specifically for those dishes but I find it really funny! It's all part of the tradition by now...as is our crowding into the corner window booth with the over-sized map of Ireland and a shelf of ancient looking books.

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My family has been going to B.F Clyde's Cider Mill since I was a kid. The smell of apples that permeates the air, the cider donuts...it's the definition of a Fall outing.

Cider fresh from the press

How she works

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As I said before, Mystic Seaport is one of my favorite places to photograph.  The tone, the light...the history...and it's always nostalgic for me since I grew up in this area.

Ship Carvings
 

Who knew rope-making could be so beautiful?

The beauty of The Ropewalk completely transfixed and fascinated me

The Charles W. Morgan Whaling Ship in Dry-dock for restoration

My dream kitchen

Printshop

Doctor's office

Druggist Counter

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Peeking at the next table at The Seamen's Inne Pub

Fish and Chips at the Seamen's Inne Pub

Local Beer!

The Seaport has such a quiet beauty and dignity. I love that I see something new every time I visit.

XO

A Holiday Evening in CT

 

Two weeks ago I went home to CT for a "Lantern Light Tour" at Mystic Seaport.  I hadn't participated in one since I was a kid so it was a nostalgic and festive evening. This time of year the Seaport is transformed into a living breathing 1870s era New England seaside town on Christmas Eve. It's brilliant!

I had my camera...but the photos are few because, well, the only light sources were lanterns! Great for a "mood" shot though :)

It's such a charming way to spend a holiday evening!  Mystic Seaport is one of my favorite places to visit because it's like stepping back in time...seeing how life was in "simpler times."  The Lantern Light Tours let  you step even further into that world. We got to dance in the reading room, listen to some sailors spin a yarn while warming their hands over a fire near their ship, were served cookies while entering a home (I think they were snickerdoodles...)

After the tour we had dinner at the S&P Oyster Company.

 New England Clam Chowder!

 

 Petite Filet Minon

 

Irish Coffee

Table Art

Happy Holidays!

XO