It's a terrible shame. Kiddo and I set out on our trek but we ended up with a very disappointing morning. I went to my usual spot under the highway to park and walk on the boardwalk but it's blocked off. The railroad is moving the draw bridge and their construction sight is full of cranes, men, trucks and machinery. We did take the time to walk along the harbor and visit with the fishermen. As we were returning to the car a deep whistle horn sounded and we were fascinated by the closing of the bridge so the Acela could come screaming through. Kiddo even correctly predicted the direction of the train.
Not giving up until we had walked on the boardwalk we drove about two miles to the other end of Niantic and went in at the very official gateway to the small beach and boardwalk. We trekked under the train tracks, through the tunnel and walked about half a mile on the dirt path along the bay when it became clear that we would never get on the boardwalk. We met a nice young woman and her kids who were returning from their walk and they explained that the beautiful boardwalk had collapsed in the last storm. Of course there is a law suit which it seems the town won but no one's going to repair the damage until Amtrack finishes moving the drawbridge! Looks like Kiddo will be a young man bringing his date for a nice walk before it's opened to the public. What a shame. It's a wonderful path near the sea.
After a Pizza Palace lunch we spent the afternoon in the pool at home. Pooped again.
Quote: The sea has been called deceitful and treacherous, but there lies in this trait only the character of a great natural power,which renews it's strength, and without reference to joy or sorrow, follows eternal laws which are imposed by a higher power. __W. Humboldt
Not giving up until we had walked on the boardwalk we drove about two miles to the other end of Niantic and went in at the very official gateway to the small beach and boardwalk. We trekked under the train tracks, through the tunnel and walked about half a mile on the dirt path along the bay when it became clear that we would never get on the boardwalk. We met a nice young woman and her kids who were returning from their walk and they explained that the beautiful boardwalk had collapsed in the last storm. Of course there is a law suit which it seems the town won but no one's going to repair the damage until Amtrack finishes moving the drawbridge! Looks like Kiddo will be a young man bringing his date for a nice walk before it's opened to the public. What a shame. It's a wonderful path near the sea.
After a Pizza Palace lunch we spent the afternoon in the pool at home. Pooped again.
Quote: The sea has been called deceitful and treacherous, but there lies in this trait only the character of a great natural power,which renews it's strength, and without reference to joy or sorrow, follows eternal laws which are imposed by a higher power. __W. Humboldt
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