August 4th 2019: Charlestown Seafood Festival, Charlestown RI

This morning, after picking blackberries at Tougas Farm in Northborough,

we got a Blueberry Muffin

and the Cherry Scones,

which were a pretty good way to start the day. From here, passing through North Kingstown RI,

Living Hope Christian Church

we headed to Charlestown RI,

Charlestown Richmond Fire Department

Town Hall, 4540 South County Trail

First Baptist Church

checking out the Fantastic Umbrella Factory, which is like a hippie shopping mall.

From here, we headed to the Charlestown Seafood Festival, which was held at Ninigret Park.

We got Whole Bellied Clams

and a Hot Lobster Roll,

which were expensive considering the 10 dollar entrance fee. And to cook in the sun? Not sure we will come back again.

After leaving the festival, we took the opportunity to check out Blue Shutters Town Beach nearby at 469 East Beach Road, which was full of people today.

After leaving the beach, we headed for our next meal, at Noodle Revolution, a Thai restaurant in the town of Westerly RI, which didn't really have any space for parking. Pretty unassuming decor too.

For food, we decided to just get kid's portions of the Pineapple Fried Rice (chicken, raisins) and Pad Thai (rice noodles, chicken, peanuts).

Not bad, but might not come back again due to the ambience and lack of parking.

With that, we headed for home, passing by Stonington CT,

New Song Assembly

North Stonington CT

North Stonington Parks and Recreation

and Preston CT along the way.

Old Preston Library, 296 Jewett City Road

With that, an end to a day of checking out the Charlestown Seafood Festival.

August 3rd 2019: The Ecotarium, Worcester

We decided to visit the Ecotarium in Worcester today. There have been several changes made since the last time I was here, the very first day I started my journey of exploration over 8 years ago.

For lunch, we decided to get food from Edible Creations by Gerry here,

getting the Mac N Cheese and Chicken Tenders.

Just alright in my opinion.

Later, after a day of shopping at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, we decided to get a lemonade

from The Lemon Smasher, a lemonade stand located there.

Not bad, but we can probably make it ourselves.

For dinner, we decided to check out Commonwealth BBQ close by, which looks like it was constructed on a former gas station, with only outdoor seating available.

For food, we got the Double, consisting of Sliced Beef Brisket,

the Half Chicken,

a Potato Salad,

Black Bean Rice

and Cornbread.

The meats were alright, being a little on the dry side, although the sides were pretty tasty, especially the potatoes with its topping of bacon. I wouldn't bring my friends to this gas station like place though.