Early morning start
29 September 2017, 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 10Baca lagi
Arrived in Newark
29 September 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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
29 September 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 rangBaca lagi
Boston
30 September 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌧 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 extensiveBaca lagi
Harvard University - Cambridge
30 September 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌧 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 whileBaca lagi
Plymouth Rock
1 Oktober 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 inBaca lagi
Sandwich
1 Oktober 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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
1 Oktober 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 oneBaca lagi
Chatham
1 Oktober 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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
2 Oktober 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 andBaca lagi
Gloucester
2 Oktober 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
The next stop after Salem was to the port of Gloucester and it's monument to the sailors lost at sea.
Rockport
2 Oktober 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 hasBaca lagi
Portsmonth
2 Oktober 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
It's been a long enjoyable day. Time for a something to eat, a swim and some shut eye.
Meredith
3 Oktober 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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 noticedBaca lagi
The White Mountains
3 Oktober 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 butBaca lagi
North Conway
3 Oktober 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 thatBaca lagi
Crawford Notch State Park
4 Oktober 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌫 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
4 Oktober 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 convenedBaca lagi
Littleton
4 Oktober 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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
4 Oktober 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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
5 Oktober 2017, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Montreal has commission a large number of sculptors which are dotted around the city.
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
5 Oktober 2017, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 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 vaultsBaca lagi
Canada here we come
5 Oktober 2017, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 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 asBaca lagi
Le Grande Roue de Montréal
5 Oktober 2017, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We took our hearts in our hands to ride the ferris wheel to get some great views over the city.
Quebec City
6 Oktober 2017, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 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 funiculaBaca lagi