Early morning start
September 29, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
We were up at 2:30 this morning to get to Manchester Airport for 6 am. It was an early start but at least we didn't get held up by the M5 & M6 roadworks.
Just waiting to board our plane before our 10Read more
Arrived in Newark
September 29, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Having cued for an hour and half to get through customs, baggage collection and security we are finally airside waiting for our connecting flight to Boston.
Finally Arrived in Boston
September 29, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Having spent 20 hours traveling we have finally arrived in Boston, tired and hungry but glad to finally be here.
The rep from Travelsphere was not at the airport to meet us, so after 45 mins I rangRead more
Boston
September 30, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Unfortunately our first full day started off wet, which continued on & off for the rest of the day.
Fortunately in the morning we had a guided tour by coach. Which gave details of Boston's extensiveRead more
Harvard University - Cambridge
September 30, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Boston is famous for the Harvard University from which many famous people have dropped out, including the designer of Facebook, Bill Gates, Ben Afflick & Matt Damon who wrote Good Will Hunting whileRead more
Plymouth Rock
October 1, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
On our way to Cap Cod we stopped off at Plymonth, which is where the first New England colony was founded as symbolised by the Plymonth Rock. This was where the pilgrims start there new lives inRead more
Sandwich
October 1, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Another stop on the way to Cap Cod was Sandwich which is famous for glass making. We saw a demonstration of glass blowing and we as looking around the pretty little town.
Cape Cod
October 1, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Nice to finally get some sand between our toes at Cape Cod. The weather was bright and warm so a lovely day to visit.
It is called Cape Cod as the water is very shallow and it is said that at oneRead more
Chatham
October 1, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
On the way back from Cap Cod we dropped into Chatham. Halloween is very big in the US and the churches collect and bless pumpkins which are then available for anyone to just pickup and take home.
The witches of Salem
October 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Salem is famous for the witches trials in 1692, where 200 were accused of practicing witchcraft—the Devil's magic—and 20 were hung. Eventually, the colony admitted the trials were a mistake andRead more
Gloucester
October 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
The next stop after Salem was to the port of Gloucester and it's monument to the sailors lost at sea.
Rockport
October 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
The last stop before continuing to our overnight stay at Portsmouth was the lovely little port of Rockport.
We had fish & ships (to go) at the end of the pier looking out across the ocean!, which hasRead more
Portsmonth
October 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
It's been a long enjoyable day. Time for a something to eat, a swim and some shut eye.
Meredith
October 3, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
On our way further north we dropped into Meredith a small town the on the edge of Lake Winnipesaukee. The day started a bit gray but brightened up the further north we went.
One thing we have noticedRead more
The White Mountains
October 3, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
The next couple of hours took us up and through the White Mountains, so called because when they were first discovered they were covered in snow.
The autumn colours are not yet at their best butRead more
North Conway
October 3, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Our stop for the night is at the Red Jacket Resort in North Conway, as you can see as usual we had our own private swimming pool and jacuzzi 🏊.
The swimming pools in the US are unusual in thatRead more
Crawford Notch State Park
October 4, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 9 °C
On our way to Vermont we drove through some more of New England's glorious countryside.
Weather was sunny & warm.
The Mount Washington Hotel
October 4, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
We stopped on the way to see one of America's most luxurious hotels.
In 1944, The Mount Washington hosted the Bretton Woods International Monetary Conference. Delegates from 44 nations convenedRead more
Littleton
October 4, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We stopped in Littleton to photo a covered bridge, which can be found all over America and were made famous by the film 'The Bridges of Madison County' directed by Clint Eastwood.
Montpelier
October 4, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Our final stop of the day was in Montpelier, the smallest state capital in the USA, to visit the impressive Vermont State House.
Montreals Sculptures
October 5, 2017 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Montreal has commission a large number of sculptors which are dotted around the city.
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
October 5, 2017 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
As part of a tour of the city we visited the Notre-Dame Basilica. The ornate decoration all carved in wood is stunning.
Built in the Gothic Revival style, the church is highly decorated. The vaultsRead more
Canada here we come
October 5, 2017 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Today we crossed over the border to Canada on our way to Montreal. As with most cities it is very busy but has a charm of its own.
Montréal (sometimes also called Ville-Marie) was founded in 1642 asRead more
Le Grande Roue de Montréal
October 5, 2017 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We took our hearts in our hands to ride the ferris wheel to get some great views over the city.
Quebec City
October 6, 2017 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Today we visited Québec city or as our guide informed us it should be pronounced 'Kuébec'. A lovely city which is sited on two levels where the old city is linked to the new via a funiculaRead more