So when we last made contact we were on our way to Newport, RI. Left Providence thinking I would have liked to have spent more time there...lots of colleges and universities to explore...but after being in Newport for a few days Providence lost most of its luster. I did play an open mic in Providence at a place called the Spot...was a big hit and enjoyed myself. Spent the night in the parking lot of a 24 hour McDonalds.
Wasn't sure what I would find in Newport as I thought it would be a very rich and pricey town. But, it turned into a really good three days and not what I thought it would be at all. I surprised my friend Amie Archambault at her workplace, Pour Judgement, and she helped guide me through Newport. It was really great to spend some time with her and to have a friend who could help with a hot shower and places to go and crash for the night. Played an open mic, not as much fun as the one in Providence. The first night I spent on the street outside of her apartment, but she told me about a place called King's Beach off of Ocean Drive...what a great spot!! (I am still having trouble posting photos on the blog. Check my facebook posts for some.) I crashed there for two nights. Just me and Ozzy and the crashing waves. I was the King...just call me Elvis. Drove Ocean Drive and saw the mansions which gave rise to my preconceptions of Newport...amazing.)
Oh yeah, and Ozzy has had a number of great dog park adventures, in Providence and Newport.
[Just an aside...I have been down with the flu for about a week but spent almost a whole day in bed at King's Beach sleeping, watching videos and eating ibuprofen...feeling a lot better as I write this.]
I got on the road yesterday without any destination in mind. Ended up in Storrs, Ct home of UConn. I was really tired and thought I would try a new strategy. I went to the UConn police station and told them I was a retired college professor traveling and sleeping in my van and wondered if there was some space they would allow me to park for the night. Gave me a map, where I could park, places to eat and enjoy Storrs. When I got to the place I watched and listened to the UConn marching band practicing Glory Glory Hallelieuah. Amen brother! Very nice! That's really using my degrees!! I will try this strategy again.
And talking about degrees, I think it was the coldest night yet on the road. But, slept okay, Ozzy is still a happy boy and on to whatever is next...
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