Yesterday it was back to the docks, in case I'd overlooked something. Come to find out I'd only seen about a 4th of what was there on my first visit.
The sailing races were ending for the day so the place was bustling with activity. I walked many of the piers, watching the crews mend gear & replace broken lines & such. Most of the boats were from Rhode Island.
I made my way around to where the cruise ships dock & found luxury hotels along with the Sunset Bar & Grill. The guy from Wisconsin had told me this was THE place to be when the sun went down. He was right.
I got there about an hour before sunset & got a great seat at the bar facing west. There was a blues singer accompanied by a guitar & they were very good. As sunset got closer people began packing the little place, wedging into spaces that would've made a half back proud.
There were lots of boats going out just for the view and that itself was quite a view. Overall this truly was the place to be at sunset & I'm sure I'll go there again.
Then it was off to find the Green Parrot Bar, a hangout for the locals. It was old, shabby & quaint & lots of interesting things to look at on the walls. Then 7 o'clock rolled around & it was bingo time. Everyone was very excited, except me, & as the game went along I understood the fervor. The caller would occasionally say, "and this one is for a shot". Everyone who had that number got to go up & get a jello shooter of your choice. I was in on the next game & had a very large time. The caller would get a bit bawdy, especially when O 69 was called. It was a hoot!
There was also cold Newcastles on tap & free popcorn. What a great place!
Finished off the night at the Hogfish grill with some fried shrimp. Another fine day in paradise!
The sailing races were ending for the day so the place was bustling with activity. I walked many of the piers, watching the crews mend gear & replace broken lines & such. Most of the boats were from Rhode Island.
I made my way around to where the cruise ships dock & found luxury hotels along with the Sunset Bar & Grill. The guy from Wisconsin had told me this was THE place to be when the sun went down. He was right.
I got there about an hour before sunset & got a great seat at the bar facing west. There was a blues singer accompanied by a guitar & they were very good. As sunset got closer people began packing the little place, wedging into spaces that would've made a half back proud.
There were lots of boats going out just for the view and that itself was quite a view. Overall this truly was the place to be at sunset & I'm sure I'll go there again.
Then it was off to find the Green Parrot Bar, a hangout for the locals. It was old, shabby & quaint & lots of interesting things to look at on the walls. Then 7 o'clock rolled around & it was bingo time. Everyone was very excited, except me, & as the game went along I understood the fervor. The caller would occasionally say, "and this one is for a shot". Everyone who had that number got to go up & get a jello shooter of your choice. I was in on the next game & had a very large time. The caller would get a bit bawdy, especially when O 69 was called. It was a hoot!
There was also cold Newcastles on tap & free popcorn. What a great place!
Finished off the night at the Hogfish grill with some fried shrimp. Another fine day in paradise!
I'm beginning to think we may have lost you to the Duvall Street crawl. Sounds like a blast!
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