Connecticut Diaries

Essex, CT  2018 I originally posted this image back in February, but it is much more appropriate today.  Happy Halloween!!

New London, CT  2018

New London, CT  2018

New London, CT  2018

New London, CT  2018 By the mid 1800's, New London was one of the busiest whaling ports in the world, being exceeded by only New ...

Groton, CT  2018 The US Navy builds and repairs its nuclear subs here.  The Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics is one of the ...

New London, CT  2018 I'm sure I've posted images of this ferry in previous blog posts.  The MV John H was built exclusively f...

Long Island Sound, 2018 I wasn't close enough to identify this bulk carrier.  It looks very small compared to the open seas.

Plumb Island, NY  2018 The US Department of Agriculture once operated a research facility on Plumb Island.  I don't think any res...

Plumb Island, NY  2018 I like this photo a little better than the one posted on 9/29.  

Orient Point, NY  2018

Orient Point, NY  2018 We arrived early enough at the ferry terminal to get on the smaller ferry, which was leaving immediately  rath...

Greenport, NY  You don't see classic service stations like this still in use these days. This one has all the modern conveniences...

Southold, NY  2018 Just like a book cover, you can't judge the quality of wine by the size and opulence of a winery's tasting...

Mattituck, NY  2018 This vineyard featured their rose wine.  I wonder who would buy the really large bottles shown here?