I woke early as usual...and thought what a great morning to walk The Wall. If you live in Rhode Island and especially the South County area of our state you know immediately where The Wall is. It is like saying I am going to The Block...Block Island of course! The Wall is in Narragansett...it starts or finishes at the light by Narragansett Town Beach and extends past the Towers, Coast Guard house and continues up to the fishing pier...most walkers start at one end turn around and go back to where they started...I have no clue how long the walk is but it is a good one! Many mornings I swim laps at the gym in the cold months or warmer weather I'll swim in the pond but this morning The Wall beckoned. I knew I would be there before the sunrise so this made it a real treat. When I got there people were already there with cameras on tripods to capture "Ole Sol". As the sun rises almost everyone stops and watches it and many pull out camera or their phone and start clicking away...it really is amazing to see everyone pause for the sun...me included. What adds to the beauty are the waves that lick the rocks...at low tide gentle and forgiving but at high tide more stern and if a storm is churning out to sea...sometimes a rain coat is needed as the heavy spray can drench you.
This morning the tide was low and the smell of salt just permeated the air...it was a perfect morning at The Wall...
Up comes the sun. It looks like it is completely exposed but the lower half is actually a reflection of the upper half on the ocean at the horizon. WOW!
The sun's reflection on the rocks below the wall.
The wall as the sun rises...actually this is just part of the wall...looking toward the fishing Pier.
The sun on the Coast Guard House a well know and much loved restaurant. When hurricanes come in every window is covered with plywood and then it is the storm against the CG House...so far the CG House wins! Don't you just love the anchor carved into the stone.
The sun on The Towers...also constructed of stone. Weddings and parties are held on the upper floor...what a wonderful building and landmark.
The sun a little higher in the sky.
The Newport bridge as seen from Narragansett.
Someone climbed over the wall and went down onto the rocks and built a cairn...actually there were many of these rock formations down there...wonder how many survive high tide?
After my walk I went over to Jamestown and went onto Beavertail....love it here as well...This is the lighthouse at the point of the peninsula.
This fellow was off and running to somewhere...fishing I suppose.
The rocks on the west side of Beavertail...water very calm. In the distance is that boat..he sure is making time!
Fort Wetherall...GORGEOUS...need to say nothing else.
View from Fort Wetherall to Castle Hill...the Inn is to the left of this picture on the hill. We have gone there for Thanksgiving for years. What a meal...what a property!
A closer view of the Castle Hill Lighthouse.
Then onto The Dumplings...a cove that has small formations of rock that project out of the water...hence the name...There are wonderful homes in the quiet area as well as a marina. Can you see the house on the distance?
A wonderful old home built on one of the rocks...The house is called "Clingstone" which is so appropriate. This home is often featured in magazines and newspapers because it is so unique. It is privately owned and the family takes good care of this treasure and gathers here for wonderful get togethers. 
A closer view of the Newport Bridge...decided to head home this morning...though I really could have gone over this bridge and gone to more of my favorite places.
I love Rhode Island!!!!!
Elizabeth
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