Up extra early (4 am, not really necessary) this morning to get ourselves organised for the day.
We need to be ready for an Uber and at the Newport Hospital for 7.30 am to hopefully, this time, get Wesley’s cast removed.
I know I have said it before, a broken record, but this kid has been amazing. Still not one single complaint about his arm. It was a bonus that the second cast was waterproof and he has been able to swim, shower, wash his hands…
Fingers crossed all goes well for him today.
At 7 am, just as we were about to leave and catch an Uber to the hospital, heavy rain sets in.
We are limited in our wet weather protection, one umbrella…
Waiting, waiting. waiting…
While waiting we saw a skunk running back and forth across the campsite. Our first skunk sighting.
By 8 am the rain had lightened and we braved the weather. Into an Uber and into the emergency department of the Newport Hospital.
Good news, a few hours later Wes was given the all clear and the cast was removed. Great professional service again, although not cheap. Thank goodness for travel insurance.
By now all our tummies were rumbling. A celebration breakfast at Hungry Monkey Newport for Wes’ special day. The food and service were very average.
A lovely walk into downtown Newport.
It was time to go our separate ways, Pete and Noah to the Boat Show and Wes and I to explore the gorgeous streets of Newport.
My first stop was to try another running shop for barbie doll size running shoes. I could not believe it, success, they had a pair my size and although they are not my perfect running shoe, they will suffice until a better pair is found (and my fitness improves).
The old sneakers were ditched and the lovely comfortable new pair were wonderful. My feet and body were thanking me.
Up the hill to a visitors centre. Not the one we needed, however, the lady was very helpful and pointed us in the direction of Bellevue Avenue and the magnificent mansion and houses.
We walked and walked and walked and the scenery was amazing. Cafes, International Tennis Hall of Fame, the ocean, gorgeous homes and of course, the mansions.
The mansion we were hoping to visit was, ‘The Breakers’, the grand opulent summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II and the Vanderbilt family, located on Ochre Point Avenue, Newport.
The home was spectacular and stunning outside, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with the grandest and most beautiful interior. Unfortunately, I could not get my message to Pete to let him know we needed an additional hour and we had to whizz through the home.
Back walking, walking, walking to get to our meeting point outside the boat show.
Pete needed a little bit more time so I took Noah and Wes across the road to the arcade. It made for a very happy couple of boys.
Back to meet Pete and a walk to Newport Tokyo House for Teppanyaki, another request for Wes and his special Day. It was delicious.
Time to return to the RV, it was wonderful to be finally away from it for the day.
What a fabulous day in Newport, Rhode Island. Plus we sold the BBQ.
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