New Hampshire, Maine, Boston

After a wonderful tour of Niagra Falls, we headed to New Hampshire to visit our good friends, Veronica and Bob. Bob assured us that the RV would certainly fit in his driveway. Sure enough, the diesel engine roared up the hill of the driveway and stopped short of the garage door. Our hosts drove us along the coast of Maine to visit a true New England village, Ogonquit, on the ocean. The Marginal Way, a path along the ocean was to provide our exercise for the day. A beautiful walk that kept us in awe at the flowers, homes, hotels, rocks and seashore entertained us. Our next stop was Old Orchard Beach, a town that boasted an amusement park on the beach like the old Coney Island. Although closed for the season, we could feel the excitement of an amusement park on the beach. A huge lobster dinner topped off our day.

Hull and our daughter, Kathy's home was our next destination. We were greeted by David, Megan, Leah and Ryan who immediately took Jimmy and I for our beach walk on the ocean. The beach is only 2 blocks from their home. Geri tried the water but quickly found how cold the ocean can be. That evening, David's famous swordfish, mussels & lobster dinner was on the agenda. What a feast!!
A tour of Boston was on the agenda for the next day. Kathy, our Boston expert, led our group of Jim, Geri, Admiral Jimmy, Veronica and Bob. Our first stop was a tour of the Constitution. What a ship she was during the 1800's! Current Naval midshipman recreated what is was like to work and live on the ship in its time. We enjoyed Quincy market, Faneuil Hall, followed the Freedom Trail, the State Capital, and of course Cheers. A walk along the Charles River watching the sailboats, and finally a tour of the North End. The North End is the Italian neighborhood full of tiny restaurants, churches and shrines. Dinner at Giacamo's, a highly recommended restaurant, topped our day.

Since soccer in Hull was rained out on Saturday, we missed the grandkids games. We made cookies, played games and went to swim at the YMCA. The next day, we visited my sister Mary and her family in Petersham. The whole family was there to cheer on the Patriots and enjoy a beautiful fall day in the country. Riding bikes and playing with cousins made the day very special.
Another beautiful day in Hull completed our visit. It's fantastic to be able to visit Kathy & David, Megan, Leah and Ryan in such a wonderful setting!! We are excited that they will join us later on our trip.