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Yesterday
Ralph and I decided to do something out of the ordinary for us and visit nearby Bradley Point Park in West Haven, Ct. We hadn't been there in years.
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I checked the history of the park and learned that it "marks the area where invading British troops landed on July 5, 1779," according to the city's Web site.
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The park offers some pretty scenery and views of the Sound and New Haven Harbor.
I sneakily snapped a photo of Ralph enjoying the view.
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It was a lovely spring day and we certainly weren't alone there, but I tried to wait until people passed by before I took my photos.
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This is the Vietnam War Memorial, which wasn't even there last time we visited. It lists all those from West Haven who fought in Vietnam.
Below is a memorial to all those from West Haven who served in the Korean War. It also was not there last time we visited.
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Ralph said this photo looks like I took it from his perspective. I guess he's right. I was just trying to do something different.
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This gazebo is right along the water behind the famous
Savin Rock, once the focal point of a vibrant
amusement park.
The area started being developed in the late 19th century, and featured all kinds of old-fashioned "amusements," from roller coasters to a water park to a carousel (my father used to call them "flying horses") and a car-racing track.
I neglected to photograph the "Rock," which is quite large, but I shall next time...
Hope you enjoyed your tour of part of southern Connecticut's shoreline.