Mystic, Connecticut

By Glen Bruels

We went back to CT for my 45th high school class reunion.  It’s always fun to go back to the Northeast to visit family and friends, but every time I go back, I am reminded just how little people used to travel from their homes.

I lived about 30 miles from Mystic throughout my childhood, but never visited until yesterday. This is an amazing “town,” although it actually belongs to the surrounding towns. The highlight is Mystic Seaport which is the largest maritime museum in the U.S.

The Mystic waterfront on the Mystic River.
The Mystic waterfront on the Mystic River.
The Bascule Bridge -- a Strauss Heel-trunnion type bridge. It was designed by a former Otis Elevator Chief Engineer.
The Bascule Bridge — a Strauss Heel-trunnion type bridge. It was designed by a former Otis Elevator Chief Engineer.
How polite!
How polite!
You can't spend any time in New England without enjoying a lobstah roll!
You can’t spend any time in New England without enjoying a lobstah roll!
The highlight of any visit to Mystic is Old Mystic Seaport. The seaport is set up like a whaling village with lots of gardens.
The highlight of any visit to Mystic is Old Mystic Seaport. The seaport is set up like a whaling village with lots of gardens.
The old buildings were brought from all over the Northeast and reassembled/restored here.
The old buildings were brought from all over the Northeast and reassembled/restored here.
The highlight of the village is the Charles W. Morgan, a whaling ship from 1841. They actually developed a capability (and a passion) for restoring old ships after their experience with the Morgan.
The highlight of the village is the Charles W. Morgan, a whaling ship from 1841. They actually developed a capability (and a passion) for restoring old ships after their experience with the Morgan.
Working in the rigging.
Working in the rigging.
This is a working village so you can see all types of craftspeople plying their trade.
This is a working village so you can see all types of craftspeople plying their trade.
A ferry boat that is currently under restoration at the seaport.
A ferry boat that is currently under restoration at the seaport.
In the old pharmacy. I'm a sucker for pictures with colored water!
In the old pharmacy. I’m a sucker for pictures with colored water!
Lots of people in period costume.
Lots of people in period costume.
The poor old "man overboard" dummy for the kids' sailing class!
The poor old “man overboard” dummy for the kids’ sailing class!
There they go!
There they go!
A wonderful exhibit of mastheads.
A wonderful exhibit of mastheads.
An iconic New England scene!
An iconic New England scene!

 

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Glen Bruels

I am a traveler and sometimes clay sculptor, following a long career working in consulting. My work allowed me to travel the world extensively and I was hooked. Today, I travel with my wife/best friend to explore new places, meet new people, and learn new things.

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