Weekend Fun in CT

A few Fridays ago, we got to know our P55 mentor as we had a barbeque under the stars at his home. While enjoying a delicious meal of steak, corn, and tomatoes, we took a trip back to Princeton in the 50s, as our mentor gave us a view of his days in the orange bubble. We also discussed the many ways Princeton has changed, in particular under the leadership of President Tilghman. Our conversation also took us from the time when every man at Princeton had to be a member of an eating club to how monumental it is to have a female president. Before we knew it, it was 10:30pm and time for us to head home.

Being in the middle of fruit harvest season, we decided to take a drive up to a small farm in Easton, CT that Saturday and pick some fresh fruit. Aboard a tractor with numerous families, we drove through the groves of Silverman’s Farm. Stopping at the apple, peach, and plum groves, we filled our two bags to the rim. That night, we turned into homemakers and baked apple and peach pies. It was nice coming home to the sweet aroma of these pies for the next two days.

One of the best features that downtown Norwalk offers is the assortment of restaurants. You will find a Jamaican, Puerto Rican, Spanish and Chinese restaurant all in the same block. Saturday night, we discovered a great Peruvian place that had delicious goat, chicken, and shrimp. Walking around the area later, we stumbled upon a poster advertising a performance by the famous Colombian salsa group, Grupo Niche, that very night. Luckily, we were able to get last minute tickets from the venue owner and were able to enjoy a night of salsa dancing.

A strong thunderstorm that Sunday night took out the power of the clinic and led to a day-off on Monday. Because NYC is only an hour train from Norwalk, we searched for interesting events happening in the city and found an awesome free concert in Brooklyn featuring Sean Paul. This access to the city’s art, culture, and entertainment, without its high living costs, is one of the best things about living in Connecticut.