Unfortunately all my pictures from the Sun Wine Fest ‘12 are on my other computer. Therefore, the beer portion of that post will have to wait until tomorrow. But, tonight I get to share our Sunday adventures with you all!

Sunday morning when we woke up all we could think about was food. Luckily, we were able to enjoy another delicious breakfast at Seasons Buffet, compliments of our Media Pass.

Anne insisted that I give egg yolks a try since the vast majority of an egg’s nutrients are in the yolk. This was the first full egg omelet I’ve had in ages. I’m not sure whether it was the yolks or my hunger but this omelet was far tastier than Saturday’s. My resident R.D. also suggested that we all enjoy some water based fruit (fresh pineapple for me, watermelon for them) and smoked salmon for healthy omega-3.

After enjoying a relaxing breakfast and catching up on the previous day, we all decided what our bodies really needed was fresh air and sunshine. I am so thankful that the Sun Wine Fest was smoke free as that would have really affected our ability to taste the wine, beer, and food. But, after spending 24 hours inside the hotel and casino area, we were ready to say goodbye to the smoke and stale air.

Luckily, a town only 15 minutes down the road, Mystic Seaport, was calling our name. As we drove their, I vaguely remembered spending the day in Mystic with my aunt and brother when I was 10.

By the time we arrived, I knew I’d been there before and was thoroughly excited to enjoy the sunshine, sea breeze, and adorable town with the ladies. It was sunny and windy but the cold air couldn’t keep our excitement at bay.

When we realized the Mystic Seaport museum was closed for winter we enjoyed a photo stop on the anchor before heading up the street to explore the rest of the town.

I couldn’t resist popping the gamma by the anchor. After all, I am a Delta Gamma girl at heart!

The sweet lady in the gift shop recommended two places to us, Lis Bake Shop for warm coffee and the Oyster Club for a delicious lunch. Since both were only a mile away, she suggested we take the sidewalk and enjoy the sights along the way.

Within minutes we arrived at Lis Bakeshop, an adorable bakery featuring fresh roasted coffee, tea, and a vast array of pastries including scones, cupcakes, and huge cookies. While I waited for my tea to steep, I enjoyed the shop’s many signs and sayings.

After our warm beverage stop, we continued meandering through the town. We explored the dock area and spent time perusing the shops which included clothing boutiques, home stores, and book shops.

The dock area was my favorite, just because of their random and unexpected signs. I wonder how often the submarines drop off and how exactly do they charge for rock throwing?

After our window shopping, we stumbled across the famous Mystic Pizza, made famous by Julia Roberts in the 1988 movie.

After spending almost an hour wandering through town we ended at The Oyster Club, a casual fine dining restaurant which just opened back in October. Known for their farm and sea to table cuisine, their menu changes daily, depending on what’s available.

The inside was just as warm and inviting as the restaurant’s vibrant exterior. Based on the fact that the restaurant was just reviewed by The New York Times, we were elated we were able to snag a table without any wait.

While we perused the menu we enjoyed the delicious bread basket, stuffed to the brim with warm fresh, baked bread served alongside salted butter.

Anne and I both started with the mixed green salad with roasted apples, feta, toasted almonds, cider soaked raisins, and a delicious ginger-maple dressing. I would love to recreate this salad one evening as it was delicious and the flavors meshed perfectly.

For my entree, I went with something lighter since I still wasn’t feeling 100%. The Quahog Chowder was a perfect option since it is not cream based but instead made with a rich stock. In addition to the stock, the chowder included potatoes, celery, parsley, bacon, and fresh cod since they ran out of clams.

I wish there was more potatoes, celery, and cod in the soup as it seemed like the ratio between the stock and the ingredients was a bit off. Overall though it was the perfect heart warming winter lunch.

After our lunch we walked the mile back to the car, taking in the last few sites before heading back to New London. Theodora and I took Amtrak back to New York City while Anne and Tina embarked on their trip back to Boston. It was a wonderful weekend that passed far too quickly. We’re already talking about our next trip to Mohegan Sun and the beautiful Connecticut shore.

Question: were you in a sorority or fraternity in college? If yes, which one and where? I was a Delta Gamma at University of Georgia!