A New York Friday

The feeling on a New York Friday puts butterflies in my tummy because I know I get an entire weekend to float around with Stuart and explore the unknowns of this amazing city. This Friday is extra special and I am especially giddy because we both get Monday off for Martin Luther King Day and we are going on our first Northeast Coast road trip to Mystic, CT.

It was so hard to choose what area we were going to explore first around NYC, but we chose the Connecticut coast for a variety of reasons.

• The coast of Connecticut is a major summer destination, so we wanted to discover it first in it's off season when things are quiet and empty. Stuart and I have really changed since moving to NYC in this fact, because we were always itching to go to another great big city every moment we had off from work when living in Dallas, but for the first time ever we are seeking a true escape from it all. NYC will do this to you with the constant hustle and bustle. We cannot wait for a peaceful weekend.

• We love seafood! The area is known for having incredibly fresh, right off the boat, Lobster, Scallops, Clams, and Oysters. Nothing sounds better than that.



• Water, boats, fresh air, and a tiny B&B are just what the doctor ordered. One would think that the only fun time to be around boats and water would be the summer, but then they would be missing out on the best secret. There is nothing sweeter in life than sitting on a cold front porch wrapped in thick blankets, reading a book, sipping a cup of Joe, and listening to the water roll over the shore. It is easy to get lost in its collective magic and visiting in the winter ensures you miss the crowds and the heat.
  

We plan on posting about our adventures in Mystic, CT so look for all of those good times next week. Happy Friday everyone~ find your adventure this weekend, and let us know how you made it extraordinary!