Connecticut Diaries

When seeing the Lyman Viaduct today as shown here, it is hard to imagine exactly what is buried beneath the sand and gravel. Colchester...

I was on a mission during my recent hike along the Air Line Trail State Park.  Having learned about the trail and the history of the Air Lin...

Colchester, CT This is what the Air Line Railroad looks like today.  Most of the original line is now a linear state park and is a tr...

Colchester, CT I finally had a chance to do some walking along the Air Line Trail State Park, near Colchester, CT.  The trail foll...

Mystic, CT

New London, CT Bouys are floating devices that can serve many different purposes.  The two buoys shown are used to mark a channel ...

Mystic, CT There are a number of "Irish" pubs in Mystic and the surrounding towns here in southeast Connecticut.  I'm p...

New London, CT I know that Jason's Furniture is still doing business in New London.  Their showroom is located not far from this ...

New London, CT Currently a restaurant/saloon, the Bulkeley House was built in 1790 by Capt. Charles Bulkeley, who was a privateer and...

New London, CT At one time, I bet this would have been a nice place to have a dinner.  Like so many buildings in New London, this inn...

New London, CT Allow me one last picture of the US Coast Guard barque Eagle .  I hope some day to see this ship under full sail.  I...

Montville, CT Not exactly my idea of an Easter egg.  Happy Easter to all who celebrate.  With Easter comes the hope of some nice spri...

New London, CT

New London, CT I've been spending some time walking around downtown New London lately and this reflection caught my eye.  Knowing...

New London, CT I'm amazed that all these lines don't get all tangled up.