Moved into the smallest state in the union, although not the one with the lowest population. At just 37 miles across and 49 miles high it certainly is compact.

One mystery solved is why it's called an island when most of it is most firmly attached to the mainland. The answer comes when you look at the full title which is 'The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations'. Small state, big name.

13 percent is water which leads to some wonderful views. Browns University tops the hills of Providence, looking idyllic in the spring sunshine. It was all built on the profits from the slave trade, as were the grand houses surrounding it. Mind you I can't cast stones having gone to university in Bristol.

Popped down to Newport, incurring a 10c toll on the bridge. Not much maybe but the hassle caused by trying to pay it is great.