When I reflect back on my time in Rhode Island, the first thing that comes to mind is…oh, how I miss the food!  

Dining on Federal Hill in Providence, enjoying the ambience and the heavenly meals so artfully prepared. Never have I experienced such exquisite restaurants, and I have lived in many major cities.

My husband and I could breeze into Newport on a Saturday and spend the day perusing the shops, enjoying the ocean air and the restaurants, touring the mansions, and indulging in the nightlife.  

On a whim, we could take a day trip to Block Island or Martha’s Vineyard. I also loved that Boston and New York were so close, only a few hours away by car or train.

One of the most memorable experiences would have to be WaterFire, which is unique to the city of Providence. They are bonfires that sit on top of the river and light up the entire city while enchanting music plays and the scent of (wood) smoke permeates the air. There are street performers and vendors and you can dine al fresco at the downtown restaurants while taking it all in. There’s even a gondola imported from Italy which only adds to the whole experience (one that’s intoxicating to all of the senses).

Lastly, I have to say I truly miss the people. Being from Texas, I initially found them to be a bit abrupt. As I settled in and came to know people better, I found them to be some of the most kind hearted and genuine I have ever known. They welcomed me in with open arms and treated me like family. I have since lived in various cities across the country, and to this day, I miss Rhode Islanders the most.  

When I left I was excited to move on and experience “bigger and better” things. The funny thing is, I actually ended up missing RI so much and longing to return.

 More About Wendy

Originally from Houston, Wendy has lived in the Bay Area, Miami, Providence, Minneapolis, and currently resides in Dallas. She is married with 2 teenagers and has many hobbies including oil painting, belly dancing, cake decorating, Pilates and party planning. She is open minded and always up for new adventures. She is a pescatarian and enjoys a healthy lifestyle that MUST always include fine wines and great girlfriends!

Photo Credits: Providence Skyline Photo Above Is By Stacey Doyle Photography.

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