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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

All Good Things End

Sooner or later it's been said. And so has our southern U.S. road trip which started from NH in mid-May and ended back here just before July 1. 

Over the course of nearly 6 weeks we traveled through PA, OH, KY, TN, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC, VA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, and back to NH. (Unfortunately, Grenville neglected to set the trip odometer, so doesn't know the total mileage traveled.)

This year, we visited only one state capital (KY) as compared to five visited on last year's NH to OR excursion. On this trip, among other things, we visited 3 historical forts, an underground waterfall, a 1,200 foot underground cave, an incline railway, the largest military museum, a vintage car dealership, the second operating U.S. cyclorama, a historic train station, an icon from a U.S. World's Fair, museums, and many small towns.
The best part of this year's road trip was meeting up with family, including 4 cousins and a niece in 5 different states, some of whom we hadn't seen in a few years to a few decades.
We caught up with long-time friends including Grenville's former Navy buddy, neighbors, co-workers and neighbors from NJ and VA, where we lived and worked. We reunited with blogger friends once again and enjoyed a first-time meeting with a new blogger friend.

I had fun posting about sites seen and foods sampled along our travel route. As always, your comments and feedback were greatly appreciated. It was nice to have "passengers" along for the ride — everyone was so quiet.

As much fun as we had on our trip, we're glad to be home, at least until the next one. Until then, we have several upcoming family events here in New England to enjoy.

How has your summer been going?

16 comments:

mamasmercantile said...

Home is where the heart is. I really did enjoy your road trip and loved seeing so many places that I will never visit. It was also a joy to see the different variations in food. So, a big thankyou for taking us along with you.

Valerie said...

It's the only way I can see what goes on in your world so I cam grateful for your descriptions.

Emma Springfield said...

The reason I was so quiet was that I was enjoying the sights so thoroughly. I can't wait for our next trip.

William Kendall said...

You had quite a road trip!

Red said...

This was an interesting trip to follow. You take time to describe things.

Ludwig said...

Wonderful that you can look back at a great trip. It was great to meet you (and become "engraved" in the photo gallery of your blog). It is neat how you shared your experiences with your readers. We all enjoyed the trip!

Anvilcloud said...

The end of another great adventure.

baili said...

wow what a lovely post dear Dorothy :)))

wellcome back home my friend :)

how amazing that after six weeks travelling you are home again ,i can relate the feeling of peace after long excitement lol

thank you for the quick recap and absolutely delightful images ,they just brightened my day :)

oh wow so many people with happy faces and sweet smiles ,i bet this was the best part

our summers are HOT still life is absolutely BEAUTIFUL :)
hugs!

DeniseinVA said...

Great reading all about your road trip. That was quite an adventure you took and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing you both again when you were going through Virginia.

My name is Erika. said...

Sounds like a fabulous adventure. I enjoyed your posts along the road. And where is the next big adventure to? Hugs Erika

Connie said...

I enjoyed travelling along with you and seeing all your photos. How wonderful that you got to see so many family members and friends! I know it is always good to be back home again, though, no matter how fun the trip.

Linda G. said...

This was a good trip summary of people, places and food. I read some, not all, of your blog posts. Our vacation and life got in the way of my reading blogs that ai enjoy following. I hope to keep up better in the future with you and other bloggers whom I follow!

Nil @ The Little House by the Lake said...

I really enjoyed reading your adventures. Thanking you for sharing them with us.
I too back from my vacation. It’s always good to be home, isn’t?

Doris said...

Sites are wonderful but family and friends are the best ☺

Linda said...

What a great time you both had! Thanks for the ride!

diane b said...

Wow what an amazing time you had travelling and meeting people. Good for you.