Okay, so here is the story. We are regular listeners of our classical radio station. They often give out prizes and my husband is very faithful at entering our names into drawings and things. Several months ago, I got a surprising call telling me our names had been selected for the Mystic, CT get-a-way prize. I was very surprised taking the call, because first of all, I had no idea Mystic, CT even existed, and secondly I didn't know we had entered our names to get the prize. When the prize came in the mail I was stunned.
A two night hotel stay
Gift certificate to a restaurant
Tickets to the aquarium
Gift certificate for the aquarium cafe
Tickets to the museum
Tickets for a carriage ride
All of these came in the mail with a complimentary classical CD.
Okay, now for our weekend. The town of Mystic is a typical quaint New England town. We'll enjoy going back in warmer weather. There was lots to do, but because of the cold we didn't stay outside for long periods of time. Here are some pictures of the old town.
We had a very relaxing time. We ate super well. We were able to eat both Thursday and Friday nights at the restaurant with the gift certificate we had. Stefan loved the king size bed in the hotel. He thought it was all for him, but have no fear he actually slept in the bathroom! The pack-n-play just fit!
A two night hotel stay
Gift certificate to a restaurant
Tickets to the aquarium
Gift certificate for the aquarium cafe
Tickets to the museum
Tickets for a carriage ride
All of these came in the mail with a complimentary classical CD.
Okay, now for our weekend. The town of Mystic is a typical quaint New England town. We'll enjoy going back in warmer weather. There was lots to do, but because of the cold we didn't stay outside for long periods of time. Here are some pictures of the old town.
We had a very relaxing time. We ate super well. We were able to eat both Thursday and Friday nights at the restaurant with the gift certificate we had. Stefan loved the king size bed in the hotel. He thought it was all for him, but have no fear he actually slept in the bathroom! The pack-n-play just fit!
The aquarium was very nice and we had a blast. It was so much fun introducing Stefan to the world of sea life. The aquarium itself was not that big but it did have a lot of nice extras. It was definitely a great place for kids. The outdoor exhibit was great. Even though it was cold, it was fun meandering through the "caves" and rocks as we visited the whales, dolphins, and penguins outside. Stefan loved the inside. He tried desperately to kiss the fish at times! We really enjoyed watching a sea lion show as well. They are quite the creatures. Pretty fascinating. The only thing we didn't get to do was the Deep Sea 3D show. They wouldn't let Stefan in!
We had a great time. We'll be going back this summer for a day trip to enjoy the carriage ride and museum. Didn't get it all in this time!
9 comments:
So glad you got to do that. Brian, you better put our name in -- it would be great to win a weekend like that!!!
Looks like a wonderful vacation!!!! Love the pictures. :-)
WOW! SOOO glad you got to get away. What fun--and ALL for free!
That is fantastic! Mystic "Seaport" is supposed to be great in the summer months, so you'll definitely have to go back!
How fun!! What a nice get away!! Makes me want to go enter some contests!! :-) Loved all the pictures!
Bravo, Brian, for persistently entering your names in those contests -- glad it paid off! :-) It sounds like it was a fun-filled weekend!
How wonderful! :) Hooray!
Yay for you guys!!! I'm so glad you had a getaway. Way to go, Brian, on entering the contest!
I just realized how much I've missed on your blog the last week-and-a-half or so. Enjoyed seeing it all!
That pic of Stefan in his onesie is rediculously cute! Those little chubby legs...So sweet!!
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