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Newport : Ten Mile Drive

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You can't go to Newport and not take the Ten Mile Drive, also known as Ocean Drive.  You just can't.

Part of the Ten Mile Drive is Bellevue Avenue, which is the street lined with the famous stunning mansions.  The Elms is the official start, and I will talk much more about the Elms in another post.

You could rent a scooter, but we preferred to drive our car.
Scooters
 
The day was a hazy, hot and humid one, and even though visibility was low, the view was still spectacular.
Vegetation

Fishermen were out in full force.
Gone Fishin'

Catch of the Day

The real estate here is amazing, jaw-dropping and out of my price range.  This one reminded me of something in the South of France.  Provence perhaps?
French Country House

We stopped at a little cove and got out to get a closer look.
On the cove

A close up of the shale reveals layers of grey, white and terracotta.  
layers of time

There were sailboats at every twist and turn.
Sailing

We stopped at Fort Adams State Park for a quiet and secluded picnic with a view of Newport Harbour.
Fort Adams

And it sure didn't disappoint.
Newport Harbor

Chris decides to explore, while chicken little (me) stays ashore and snaps photos.
Explorer

We even saw some water fowl along the way.
A heron

White Egret

Egret profile

Sea bird, Whitey Bird

And of course, you pass by the beach.  This is Easton's Beach.
Easton's Beach

Castle Point is another stunning stop along the Ten Mile Drive, but I took so many wonderful shots, including the resort, sailboats and the lighthouse, that it deserved its very own post to follow.
Hope you enjoyed the drive.  The best part, it is free of charge!
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