Mystic, CT

We had a very short one hour cruise from Noank to Mystic on Saturday morning, September 19. The weather was sunny, but blustery and very cool with highs in the 60’s.  Cruising up the Mystic River was very interesting as we passed through the village of Mystic and especially Mystic Seaport with all of its historic ships. 

We dropped anchor right across from Mystic Seaport in a calm but shallow area with only one other boat nearby.  As soon as we settled in, we hopped aboard our dinghy and went in to explore the town of Mystic. We hadn’t been here in a few years and never by boat so we were happy to be here. 

 

Mystic was a historically significant seaport where over 600 ships were built starting in 1784.  Its main industry now is tourism but the village has maintained a lovely character.

One of the first things we did was to stop at Mallove Jewelers, the business started by Jonny’s grandfather over a hundred years ago!  It is now owned and very competently run by his cousin Jimmy whose home in Waterford we had visited while we were in New London.  It’s impossible to visit Mallove’s without buying something.  This time our little family has two birthdays coming up, Lynn’s this week and Stephanie’s on Halloween.  Needless to say, it was a productive visit!

Afterwards we strolled around this historical and nautical town which is bisected by the Mystic River.  We were looking for a place to have lunch and there were plenty of choices (including the pizza place made famous by the movie Mystic River).  We selected a non-seafood choice, Grass and Bone, where we shared a delicious rotisserie chicken and yummy side dishes.

As we walked back towards the bridge we saw the strategically located ice cream shop which we couldn’t resist for dessert.  Once again we will be skipping dinner! Here are two views of the same Mystic River Bridge.

Mystic is filled with lovely historic homes, boats and buildings.  Everyone wore masks and all the Covid protocols were being followed.  It was fun walking and browsing and just being in such an an interesting place.

After heading back to Zendo, Jonny went for a paddle board ride. We caught up with Andy and Janice by phone who were enjoying Rosh Hashanah dinner which we were sorry to miss this year. That night we relaxed and watched a couple of episodes of Madame Secretary. We wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year, L’Shana Tovah!