Today we scaled back on the ferocious sightseeing pace and just wandered down to the waterfront area of Newport.
My Grandfather has sailed the waters of Newport so it was only just that I went sailing today. The weather was perfect and the wind made for a lively sail around Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay , a delightful mixture of pristine shoreline and more unbelievable mansions. On departing the wharf the skipper handed over the helm and I had two awesome hours sailing. We effortlessly reached past the mansion where Jackie Kennedy used to holiday as a child, past the mansion built by the Worcester Sauce tycoons and the most magnificent mansion that had been used as a hotel and reception centre, until bought as a home by some wealthy lad. Rumour has it that when the present owner purchased the property he promptly cancelled 200 weddings that had been booked. Don't know if I would want the wrath of some 200 brides and mother-in-laws but then if you have the money it might be kinda fun to do!!! The most satisfying moment was sailing past the NY Yacht Club the once holder of the America's Cup for a mere 132 years - a quick tack, an Aussie salute and the sail was over.
Last evening in Newport was spent enjoying the one cuisine that we don't get in Hawaii - Indian.
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