Newport 2

Hello, dear friends.  We have a gorgeous, crisp day here in the Northeast.  I just got back from dropping Chowdah off for a little "altering" operation.  I then felt so guilty I stopped by the store and bought him $30.00 worth of bones and toys.  The doctor told me to take him out on a leash to relieve himself and do the best to keep him quiet for the next 10-14 days.  Poor Chow, there is nobody who loves the independence of having an invisible fence more than him.  I have a feeling that the next couple of weeks are going to be challenging, to say the least.

Anywho, if you missed Part 1 of our Newport excursion, you can find it here.

After lunch and shopping, we decided to hop in the car and visit one of the mansions.  I snapped a few pics en route.

When I was younger and visited Newport,  Rosecliff  was my favorite mansion.  It was built in 1898 - the same year, coincidentally, that our new/old home was built.  The similarities end there, though.

Rosecliff was commissioned by silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs in 1899.  It is built in an "H" shape.  My imaginary boyfriend, Bob Redford, filmed scenes from "The Great Gatsby" there.

There's some movie stars right over there!

Last time I was there, about a hundred years ago, the tours were conducted by guides.  Now they give you head phones and a radio to hang around your neck so that you can take the tour independently.  
I kind of missed a perky, control freak, tour guide pushing me around but what can you do...

We were not allowed to take photos inside but I snuck my camera in anyway.  
Only kidding!  
I got these pics on line.  Somebody else broke the rules - not me.

I wonder if this is a statue of one of the Monroes?  They must have been very popular in the 'hood.

Great yard for a barbecue!

Rosecliff can be rented out for weddings for a mere $10,000.  That's just the rental of the space - nothing included.  You better be fairly certain the marriage is going to work if you invest in a wedding here.  

  

The Mister photo bombing the movie stars' pic.

I snapped this pic for my good buddy, Judy, in McKinney.  She is a graduate of this gorgeous college, Salve Regina University.  Can you imagine going to school in such a scenic town?  Forget going to the library.  I would have been out on the waterfront lawn daydreaming that I was the lady of the manor.

  

We drove home and then went to one of my favorite places for dinner.  Scituate Harbor is sprinkled with great restaurants and shops on the water.

Aww... young love.

Guess what I bought in Newport.  Hint:  it wasn't a mansion.

Have a great day!