Here's a new letterbox in scenic Mystic. A couple of days after the box
went in, Mystic unfortunately had a major fire along part of the route.
We haven't been down to see for ourselves, but we're sure this
wonderful seaside town will always be worth a visit. You can also see
the clue on our website at:

http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/drewclan/local5.htm#Captains


Captain's Walk

An easy three mile walk through the historic district of Mystic
Connecticut, passing the homes of many 19th Century sea captains.

Directions: from I-95 in Mystic, CT, take exit 89 (Allyn Street). Turn
south toward Mystic and take the first left onto Sandy Hollow Rd.
Follow the boat launch signs to turn left on High St, right on Bindloss
Ave, and then left on River Rd. Follow River Rd northward to pass under
the I-95 bridges and park in the jogger's and stroller's area along the
river.

Taking foot, backtrack southwards downstream on River Road with the
water on your left for about mile to the historic district. Turn left
on Starr St, which will become Pearl St for a block, and then turn left
onto Eldridge St. In a short way, turn left on Gravel St and follow it
to the end. Carefully cross busy Main St in the crosswalk and turn left
(east), enjoying the shops and boutiques. Just as you step onto the
drawbridge, turn right onto the decked wharf along the river. Follow
the wharf downstream and pass through the Steamboat Wharf gate (public
coastal access is protected by law). Follow the wharf a short way
further to turn right toward a parking lot. Find a bench there at the
bottom of the little cove, with the Captain's Walk letterbox tucked
into the flowerbox behind it, in the eastern corner.

Now head east, passing behind condos and back to the river. Walk
between the river to your left and the Mystic Art Association to the
right, and then turn right with the path. In the parking lot, with
ledge straight ahead, turn right past the front door of the Art
Association and then jog left out onto the main street at the little
gatehouse. Turn right, northeast, here (or first explore the shops and
quirky restaurants), and walk a block down to the intersection with Rte
1. Go left, west, at the crosswalk, and then right to cross over to the
north side of the road by Mystic Pizza - yes, that Mystic Pizza.

Turn left and walk westerly uphill towards the imposing Union Baptist
Church. Turn right just before it onto High St and walk several scenic
northbound blocks. Turn right on Clift St, then left on Clift Lane,
then right on Starr St and finally left onto River Rd, back to the
start.


Enjoy!
Jay & Margaret
(P-lots & lots, obsessively F-enjoyed every one)