On the road from Ogunquit, Maine to Rhode island, we passed through New Hampshire and Massachusettes before arriving at our hotel in Warwick, Rhode island. If we had driven straight through, it would have taken 2-1/2 hours.

States are small up here, not like California where we come from. California is the third largest state, and Rhode Island is the smallest. Just to give you an idea of size, Rhode Island is roughly the size of San Diego County in square miles.

On the road to Rhode Island, we stopped for a few hours in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, another one of those really cute towns that is full of charm. We loved the vibe there; it just had a great feel. It is full of very old and historic homes and buildings, great shops and galleries, and a bunch of bakeries and cafes. It was a neat place to walk around and explore.

Oracle House, dating back to 1702 is one of the oldest houses in New England.