We left from the port just a couple of blocks from the Stamford Plaza Hotel where we are staying. It was the start of a pretty day. The scenic boat ride was about 45 minutes into the wind.
You may recognize this unusual building from the famous America's Cup race here a few years ago.
The downtown area...
Lots of islands out in the bay made it interesting.
There were some sailboats out but only big ones - it was a bit windy.
We had a local tour guide meet us at the boat. The roads were winding and narrow. The scenery amazing.
We stopped to feed some birds and saw this most unusual chicken. Anyone know what it is? Compared to the others it looked like it was in a costume!
Our next stop was an olive oil growing/processing farm. The owner gave us a great introduction to the process and explained the differences in types. We saw how they picked the Olives and the machinery they use to make the oil. Green olives, black olives and the seeds all get pressed together. The leftover waste goes to feed cattle. Very informative!
The showroom was very classy. Their products have won many awards. I am going to recommend their Herb Sauce to the oil and vinegar shop in Delafield - it was so good and they sell it online. She set out dishes of three types of olive oil and the Herb Sauce along with bowls of bread squares so we could taste them all. It was really fun.
The next stop was at Peacock Sky for a wine tasting. This one had a new twist.
There were four little tasty bits, one for each wine. You take a sip of wine, eat the tasty bit and then have more wine....see how they blend for a great taste! I joined the fun but was not experienced enough to comment or critic! But you can see from the pictures, we had fun.
We drove on a tiny road along a beach. Tiny houses on tiny lots = 1-2 million each.
Tide was out so the boats are just sitting in the sand til it goes back out...
We were sitting much of the day so when we got off the ferry from the Island I went on a walk down by the docks. Found a very pretty draw bridge by the marina. Was pretty slick and fast.
I could see the needle from the marina.
Sunday evening Brad hosted a very nice 3 course meal at the hotel as a grand finale! Conversations were lively and fun. We will keep in touch with 5-6 people we connected with owner our time together.
These two couples were fun and we will for sure keep in touch ...
Andy and I still have most of the day Monday as
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