Woke to rain this morning. We had a nice breakfast and went to explore the area. We started at the Sugarbush Farm. Sampled cheeses and maple syrup. Then to Billings Farm and museum. The farm is historic. It was quite the modern farm in its day. We went through the visitor and the 1890 farm house that had all the modern amenities including hot water, indoor plumbing and hard (from the lake) and soft water (rain water stored in the cistern). John attempted the modern version of bobbing for apples. We both participated in, and received “Pumpkin Bowling Champion” ribbons. We toured QueChee, Taftsville and Waterloo. Enjoyed a fantastic steak and cheese sandwich at Jake’s Market before returning to Price Choppers to get dinner. A great day but overcast. Tomorrow should be sunny and warm. We are contemplating spending an extra day.
The adventure begins…..
After a night at the OAPC Gala and getting home at 01:00….A few hours of sleep before we hitched up the trailer, packing the last few items for our 3 week trip to who knows where. We met our goal of being on the road by 10:00…..just. Our border crossing was at Ogdensburg, and we travelled some familiar roads while travelling through the Adirondacks, passing Saranac Lake and lake Placid. We entered Vermont at Chimney Point, drove up and over the Green Mountain Forest to just outside White River Junction. The trailer bumped around as we navigated many hills and curves. Everything survived. We set up at QueChee KOA, site 91. After setting up we went for dinner at the Public House. Awesome food! John had the fish and chips. Stephanie had the chicken schnitzel. Did some grocery shopping at the Price Chopper in New Hampshire. Tomorrow we will explore the gorge and the rest of the area.
The final weekend at Higley Flow – closed for the season
Our final weekend at Higley Flow State Park. A great visit with Phylis and Tony and we got to babysit Brody. The weather was ok, except for Sunday…rain, rain, and more rain.
After the long Canada Day Week…Great Canadian Sound Check, Canada Day, and WE Day celebrations were done Stephanie and i took a long weekend to do some camping. We headed to the usual spot, site 20 this time. The weather was quite interesting. Sun, sun, sun, then sploosh, a down pour. then back to sun. Accomplished during the weekend, 2 puzzles and 1 1/2 books read. It was nice.
- From Ben’s perspective
- Beach conditions including the last Ice Cream truck sighting.
- No running on the beach??
- The reservoir
- The beach house
- Wildlife in the park
- Baking a cake
- A new mug from Owen
First time out – Fairhaven State Park
What a great park. Easter weekend and we are camping!!!
The second part of the vacation.
After spending 12 great days with my parents in Progreso, Stephanie and I headed out to the Caribbean coast for a couple of days before heading home. We will be mostly taking it easy, but hope to get out to Isla Mujeres and spend a day there.
The 8th Annual Spay / Neuter Clinic in Progreso Mexico
Our second stop while on vacation. We were able to start our vacation a little earlier to include this awesome event. Over the two days we volunteered for the Vets of Planned Pethood International who were able to spay / neuter over 750 cats and dogs. They do this for free! All the animals are given a full exam and shots.
Dr Jeff from the Animal Planet
The dog recovery area
General exam and rabies shots
Proper paperwork is always required
Cleaning tables
Even the Scouts volunteered
Stephanie and our friend Idelfonso taking care of one of the dogs.
Pauline and Stephanie
Registration and checkups
Finally in the town of Progreso, Mexico. The weather is great and Stephanie and I are looking forward to relaxing for the next couple of weeks. We stay with my parents who rent a beach side condo for 5 months.
Colonial Williamsburg, a favorite of ours.
Today we visited Colonial Williamsburg. This is a favorite spot for us. The attractions are spread throughout a pedestrian mall downtown (Colonial Williamsburg). Its like our Upper Canada Village, but based in the 1770’s. You stroll around the streets as period “actors” recreate the atmosphere of that time. At the end of the day Stephanie received the key to the…..kitchen…..at the Wetherburn’s Tavern. It is a valuable key because at the time the meat, spices, and produce were the most expensive things.
- The fife and drum.
- Creating shingles.
- The typical farm kitchen.
- Stephanie with the beautiful brick arches of Colonial Williamsburg.
- A very knotty tree.
- The Wetherburn’s Tavern
- Stephanie at Wetherburn’s Tavern in Williamsburg.
- The blacksmiths shoppe.
- Transportation for the rich.
- Wigs
- Dinning room for the the Governor.
- Weapons in the Governors House.
- The Kitchen.
- The Study.
- Stephanie at Wetherburn’s Tavern.
- The Key holder…..
Mount Airy or as its better know as, Mayberry
Oh my gosh, we had no idea!! As we drove to our next destination we came across the Andy Griffith Parkway…which lead to Mount Airy. Stephanie did a quick Google search to find out that Andy Griffith was born in Mount Airy, VA. The show which was recorded mostly in California, did have a sound stage in Mount Airy. We were able to drive among the streets a little but we couldn’t find a convenient parking spot with the trailer. If I had a choice I would go back. These pictures were taken from the internet….
