Sightseeing

Since I took this week off from work, we have been taking in some of the sights up here in New England. We've had to pick strategically due to the cold weather. Here are two visits that we've done so far.

One of the areas up here that I found fascinating is the Newport, RI mansions. Some of you may remember me sending pics of these places last year when Abe and I visited. They decorate 3 of the mansions for Christmas and so Oma, Opa & I drove down to see them. We left Izzy at home with daddy due to the length of the trip. We first saw The Breakers... the summer home of the Vanderbilt family. I don't think Oma & Opa were ready for how extravagant this house was. Then it was off to see The Elms.... the summer home of coal baron Edward Berwind. Never heard of him??? Neither did I. But don't be fooled.... all these people took care of each other. Berwind coal supplied the Vanderbilt railway. No wander when one got rich, the others did as well! Sorry... no photography was allowed inside except for near the Christmas trees.

Opa & Oma in front of the Christmas tree at The Breakers.

Liz in front of the Christmas tree at The Elms.

Liz & Oma in the gardens at The Elms.

Liz & Opa at the back of The Elms.

We then decided to see the JFK Library here in Boston. This is the place where Senator Ted Kennedy's body was placed to be viewed by the public. Since I did not grow-up knowing President Kennedy, I found this place very educational and well done. For others who know him, this is a place of strong memories... both happy and sad. And Izzy held up just fine for this trip!

Oma, Opa & Izzy in front of JFK Library. Yes... it was that cold!

Izzy testing out Robert Kennedy's Attorney General's desk.

Enjoying the view of Boston from the JFK Library.