Whimsical Windows - A Salute to the showman

Toby's architectural meme Whimsical Windows/Delirious Doors is back, and with the world in such commotion, now a bit of whimsy is warranted :)

We visited the town of Bethel Connecticut and we knew a famous person who was born there, none other than the famous showman P.T. Barnum. We actually made the trek to the hilly Fairfield County burg of Bethel to meet a friend for lunch and as we were passing through, saw the statue of the impresario at the town's library. Windows of this 1800s building are part of this post but of greater importance is our daughter Allegra and her relationship to the bronze statue of P.T....Patti capturing her pose and selfie. So the windows are peripheral to the charming whimsy...

Shadow Shot Sunday - Retro road eatery

Shadow Shot Sunday 2 takes us on a road trip to the hilly western Connecticut town of Bethel, where we met blog friend Linda to an old car hop eatery Sycamore Drive In. Retro cool, it was with retro touches inside and outside of the building including gas/petrol pumps and an old phone booth/box. The food was fried, the burgers, fries and onion rings tasty (but not a place to lose weight today though :), and side order of shadows completed the cuisine and camaraderie of a fine meal...