'21/#38 What's A Little Rain?

Yesterday was rainy all day but did we let it stop us? No! We slept in a bit while the rain pattered on the roof and made plans for a rainy day excursion. We had heard and read about the Submarine Force Museum in New London and felt it would be a great indoor activity.  We were right. The museum shows the history of the US Navy's submarine force and it's impact on the history of the United States. Technological developments and the people behind them were showcased as well. The sailors below the surface served in less than comfortable conditions to protect our country. 

This is also the home of the decommissioned USS Nautilus, the first nuclear powered submarine. It was built and launched from Groton Connecticut and after much debate Preident Carter sided with the local groups that it should be permanently displayed where it started it's historic journey. Upon boarding the Nautilus, and bumping my head more than once, we saw the actual living and working quarters of a nuclear submarine. Our RV living space is spacious compared to living on a submarine. Our bathroom is larger than a 6 bunk room on the Nautilus!

After the museum we drove around New London and found a of couple lighthouses. The Pequot Ave. light is on private property so can only be seen from the street or the water. The New London Ledge Light is off shore and accessible by boat only but can be seen from Pequot Ave. as well. That makes two more lighthouses on Mary's list. 

With the rain still coming down we found someplace for lunch and decided to head home for one more indoor activity....laundry. Today the weather is more promising so we will head out to Mystic Seaport after breakfast. So long until the next blog from our home in Connecticut because.....

Home is where wwe parkk it,

Frank and Mary