Leaving Branford's harbor we headed out to  Long Island Sound, the water was about 2 to 3 ft sea's with you guessed it the wind on our nose.. Branford was a great stop and we were glad we did it. Again today we had our usual fuel problem 3 times, we are beginning to think that all this bouncing around in the water is causing it. There doesn't seem to be any other reason.While traveling up the coast of New England I marvel at how different we have become towards the sites we now encounter. When we left Florida just the site of a lighthouse would get us very excited and have me running for the camera. But as we head farther north they become a daily occurrence so I no longer run for the camera unless they are something special..Now don't get me wrong ,they are still quite amazing to see, just a lot more common than before. We are also astounded by the number of prams and little sailboats we have encountered along the way. Sailing up north seems to be part of the heritage of the people here. To set upon their waters is learned at an early age. We see kids as small as 5 or 6 years old learning to sail, by time they become teenagers they are true sailors who know what they are doing. As our country was founded with people sailing over from other lands, its seem only appropriate the inhabitants of the New England coast would carry her strong sailing tradition. Everyday we pass by many of small towns always with small sailing boats, rich in beauty from her rolling hills to her rocky coast. The homes are very different than what we see back home very Cape Cod, I think. Plus old buildings that they have left standing, where you can feel the history of our country. All of this is New England .And we are lucky to have the chance in our lives to see and feel all of her..