the rock

Wow, it has really been an entire month since I have posted. I haven't been necessarily busy now that my job has ended its regular hours, but I've been spending a great deal of time outside rather than at the computer. With the time change, there's been the adjustment to the sun setting at 4:30, and I'm happy to have my early rides and runs back, even though it's the coldest part of the daylight hours!  Most of the leaves have fallen, and some snow is even in the forecast for tomorrow.

The drive to New York a few weeks ago was just beautiful. I'm in the habit of stopping at the midway point, around Mystic, Connecticut, which is a lovely place for a walk break.

 

Another point of interest I recently visited was The Rock, more commonly referred to in other parts of the country as Plymouth Rock. 

There it is! It's at water level, with a crack from it being moved a couple centuries ago to/from another viewing location. No one is even sure if this is the real "rock"-- most likely not, I would think.

The Mayflower II is also nearby.

It also sailed from England, but in 1957 with a somewhat smaller crew, and a pet cat rather than livestock. It's an accurate reproduction of the original ship, and smaller than you would imagine, much like The Rock turned out to be. I can't begin to imagine being on that boat for several months!