On the road again

Greetings from Burlington, Vermont! This will be short, because lack of sleep is making me feel rather feeble-minded right now.

It was another beautiful day today. Following the routine we established this past week, Rameen, Leslie and I began the day by walking the dogs to The Udder Place for our morning lattes. After some last minute photos and many, many hugs, I headed out to Standish to say goodbye to my friend Antoinette. The rest of the day I drove – a short bit in Maine and then through the mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont. I took backroads whenever possible. The Kancamagus Highway, which winds its way through the White Mountains, was particularly stunning. But honestly, every bit of the drive was beautiful.

I found another rather plush Motel 6, dropped off my stuff, and then headed downtown with Toby for a shared steak dinner at a brew pub. Afterwards, we wandered down to the waterfront for a quick peek at Lake Champlain. When we got back to the room, I started to write a little something but then got hooked watching The Hangover. So now I'm stumbling over words while looking longingly at the bed.

Highlights of the day: Spending time with friends this morning. Stopping on a whim at a Goodwill while en route to Antoinette’s and scoring some great blue and white china. Finding coffee in West Ossipee, NH, when my need for caffeine was becoming desperate. Being wowed again and again (and again!) by the scenery. Spotting numerous “Brake for Moose – It could Save Your Life” signs (and happily, never needing to). Seeing “Unanswered questions are far less dangerous than unquestioned answers” in front of a church. Eating on the patio of the Vermont Pub and Brewery. Eating still more cheesecake on said patio (despite my morning resolution to eat healthier today!). Seeing several houses with amazing columns in front. And walking behind a pony-tailed guy wearing a long, heavy wool coat (with epaulets no less!) on an extremely warm evening.

Total mileage for the day: 214.8
Total time in the car: A little less than five hours
Destination tomorrow: London, Ontario