Just over a month ago, the city of Warwick opened a walking trail on land along Narragansett Bay that was once occupied by the Rocky Point Amusement Park. Walking outside in the quiet hours of the morning and water views are two of my favorite things, so I take advantage of this trail which is only about 10 minutes from my house as often as possible.
The scenery reminds me of one of my favorite Rhode Island spots -- Cliff Walk in Newport -- with the sea salt scented breezes, the boats bobbing on the water, the greenery and flowers and the sound of waves slapping sand and rocks. It's amore.
Like Cliff walk, one side of the Rocky Point walking trail is water as far as the eye can see, and the other side of the trail is fenced off. The big difference between the two is that on the other side of the Cliff Walk fence there are mansions and legendary hotels that I'd love to stay in. On the other side of the fence at Rocky Point's trail, there are abandoned houses and buildings with penises and swear words spray painted all over them. Sigh.
Oh, and the Rocky Point's trail is much shorter. It's also not on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic.
But hey, Bella and I will take what we can get.
I took our sweet Bullmastiff, Bella, for a walk there this morning. Before today, she refused to walk on sand. She just couldn't figure the stuff out. But she came around all on her own today and we had a lovely stroll on the beach. I think she actually enjoyed the smooth sand between her giant paws.
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