Vocationing at the Vanderbilts - not vacationing!!

In the morning we went to the visitors centre in Newport which gave us the history of Newport.  After that we had a tour of the Vanderbilt's mansion, The Breakers.  We were blown away by the opulence but disappointed with the no photography policy!  So no pictures... as we were being good!

Presentation at Newport Rotary Club was next and after lunch we had a break out and were picked up by people with various vocational backgrounds.

Ian visited two wonderful theatres and was so impressed he was stunned into a theatrical silence!

Louise N went around the island with Betsy Wyllie and spoke about private van transport as an alternative to public transport.

Louise B saw a LT in Newport Police to speak about community policing which is remarkably similar to community policing in Grampian Police.

Wendy also met with local accountant Molly and had a quick tour around the firm.

Erin spoke to the town's recycling reprensatitive to discuss the towns unique collection programme.

After vocational time we went on the Ocean Drive tour seeing all of Newport's mansions - built by the Vanderbilts and friends who all tried to outdo each other with massive splendour.

We then had a cocktail party at the New York Yacht Club in Newport and headed to our pick up point.  Louise and Ian then traded hosts for the evening and Ian went to a scout meeting.