McKenzie's birthday
September 12, 2015 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Celebrating her 3rd birthday with chocolate cake and pudding.
Yale
September 14, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
I was on my way to East Hampton, CT and got distracted by going to visit Yale. It's kinda lame, but I wanted to see the school after watching Gilmore Girls for so many years. I took the tour, learnedRead more
My view
September 14, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Arrived at my host's, Richard and Linda, house for the evening. They have a beautiful home on the lake and this is the great view.
Gillette Castle
September 15, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
I started the day off not wanting to get out of bed because the brisk weather had begun. None the less, I got up and eventually explored this really estate of William Gillette, the first actor toRead more
More about the castle
September 15, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Mr. Gillette designed the home while he lived on his house boat, Aunt Polly, and decided on the location of the castle because of the great view it provided. He also made an addition to the castle toRead more
Salmon river trail
September 15, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
As usual I find a trail to hike and get a bit lost. This time it turned out for the better. I found this old rusted out car that someone left behind and a small waterfall. I also got to pet a few dogsRead more
Submarine Force Library and Museum
September 16, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
I found this place in my Google searching. Museum was ok. Going inside the submarine super awesome. I was astonished by how small a lot of the living quarters are. Yes I know it makes sense when youRead more
Sitting by the bay
September 16, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
I met my host, Kelly, and we headed out to his secret spot in Warren to hang out on the bay. We sat talked and I dipped my feet in the water, but didn't have shoes to go all the way in. Not to mentionRead more
Downtown Providence
September 16, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
I walked around downtown and saw my second ivy league school. Architecture of a typical New England city.
Downtown randoms
September 17, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
I did a morning walk around and came across some painted electrical boxes and a pretty awesome road sign.
Newport
September 17, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Kelly dropped me off at the bus station and I took route 60 all the way down to Newport. This was my great view as soon as I get down the street from the bus station.
The Breakers
September 17, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
I didn't know what to expect, but knew that I wasn't willing to pay to go inside the mansions. By the time I walked over to the Breakers and passed a few mansions I would have changed my mind, howeverRead more
Unbeatable sunset
September 17, 2015 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
I started walking down the cliff walk. I was taken aback while watching the sunset occurring as I was walking. I felt like I was taking a picture every few feet. These are a few of my favorites untilRead more
Freedom trail
September 18, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
I got to Boston, met up with my host, Nigel, quickly and then headed on my walking adventure of the Freedom Trail. This trail, like all the rest, I got a bit lost on. I figured it out eventually. LotsRead more
USS Constitution
September 18, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
I went aboard and looked around everything is extremely polished and clean. The more impressive part is the boat is completely out of water. That was really cool to see.
Street acts
September 18, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
I was definitely entertained by the few street acts I saw while walking back to my host's house. I took videos and I am posting them on my YouTube page. Unique acts for the area.
Night walk
September 18, 2015 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
I kept walking and ate a burrito at Boloco. I got to see Boston at nighttime and it was pretty and busy on a Friday night.
Bunker Hill
September 19, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
I started where I left off yesterday. I climbed up all 294 steps to get to the top and look at the view of the city. Then I headed out to the Harvard campus. I drove around a while, but not veryRead more
Salem
September 19, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Since I walked about 25 miles the past two days, I decided I wanted to take it easy today. I took the car and started to explore. I thought I would find a tour for the Harvard area, but no such luck.Read more
Parallel parking
September 19, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
I know most people wouldn't even make a deal of this at all, but I parallel parked in one for today! Pretty good too I think. Learning to drive better because of the New England area.
Long drive achievement
September 20, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Made it from Boston to Bar Harbor. No stopping. I might just start to be getting the hang of this.
Bar Harbor
September 20, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
I walked around the town with my host, Clay. Cute area. I'm surprised I'm still in shorts and flip flops in mid September, but I am wearing my jacket to even things out. Now we're having a movieRead more
Bar Island Path
September 21, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
I started my day by cruising this pathway that is only available during low tides. You can walk across the water on this natural path. I explored the island and headed over to the main visitorsRead more
Beehive trail
September 21, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Clay recommended going up this trail and I'm glad he did. I have never used iron rods to help climb up the mountain. There were some great views and it was also entertaining to pass this hiker thatRead more
Thunder rock
September 21, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
I didn't get to see the huge waves that happen during high tide, but it was still super pretty.