We made it through the night in this haunted lighthouse. (What lighthouse worth its salt isn't haunted by at least a few ghosts.) After we were in for the night, the wind picked up and rattled the windows and kept the bell on one of the buoys ringing late into the night. I closed the curtains in the bedroom and bathroom, but they are thin and there are no curtains in the living area so the light came in early. I was awake by 6:30 before the sun dawned completely ...

We woke up early this morning since we had an estimated four-hour drive from Hope to Newport. After breakfast in the Inn when they opened at 8 a.m., we were off by 9:00 for the drive through New York and Connecticut to Newport, Rhode Island and the Rose Island Lighthouse. Anticipating heavy traffic as we made our way on I-287 just north of New York City, we allowed plenty of time for the drive. Traffic was heavy but did not slow down significantly anywhere on t...

We checked out of the hotel in Clarion about 10 to drive to Hope, New Jersey to see Walter and his new bride of a year and a half, Jo. When we got to Hope, it was too early to check in at the Inn at Millrace Pond, so we went to Walter's house to visit. He put out some nice cheese and cracker snacks which were great since we had not stopped for lunch. About 4 p.m., he drove us to the inn so we could check in and leave our luggage, then gave us a driving and walkin...