2016, Northeast Journey

06.26.16 Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Sunday, June 26.2016 - Strawbery Banke Museum, in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is an authentic 10-acre outdoor history museum dedicated to bringing 300+ years of American history in the same waterfront neighborhood to life. The Museum is a place for people of all ages to gather to explore eight heritage gardens,… Continue reading 06.26.16 Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

2016, Northeast Journey

06.25.16 Saddleback Campground and our weekend plans in New Hampshire and Maine

Saturday, June 25, 2016 -  We arrived at a delightful RV park in Northwood, New Hampshire on Thursday.  Saddleback Campground is its name.  It is amazingly comfortable here.  We are parked next to a large pond with water spraying in the air.  Lots of trees, rocks, frogs to catch in the pond, great kids playground,… Continue reading 06.25.16 Saddleback Campground and our weekend plans in New Hampshire and Maine

2016, Northeast Journey

06.24.16 Newport, Rhode Island – Cliff Walk and 10 Mile Ocean Drive

Friday, June 24, 2016 - I absolutely love Rhode Island!  It's different from Connecticut in a way and we did only see the amazing town of Newport, but I love it!  The homes (huge and small), the land, the stone walls (are everywhere), the Christmas pines and the seashore! Newport, Rhode Island was one hour… Continue reading 06.24.16 Newport, Rhode Island – Cliff Walk and 10 Mile Ocean Drive

2016, Northeast Journey

06.23.16 Olde Mystic Village, Seaport and Sea View Snack Bar in Mystic, Connecticut

Thursday, June 23, 2016 - We left Connecticut this morning on our way to New Hampshire and Maine which means I'm catching up now on what we did this week while in Connecticut. After touring the USS Nautilus on Monday we went to the Olde Mystic Village.  At the Village you can stroll the beautiful… Continue reading 06.23.16 Olde Mystic Village, Seaport and Sea View Snack Bar in Mystic, Connecticut

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06.22.16 USS Nautilus Submarine Tour and Museum in Groton, CT

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - On Monday we went to nearby Groton, Connecticut to see the USS Nautilus Submarine and Museum there.  This was on our optional to do list but we needed to go to Groton for something else, so we went here also and we're really glad we did! September 30, 1954, NAUTILUS… Continue reading 06.22.16 USS Nautilus Submarine Tour and Museum in Groton, CT

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06.20.16 Connecticut, we have arrived!

Monday, June 20, 2016 - As southern New York begins to fade in our rear view mirror we enter the beautiful state of Connecticut.  Massive rocks replace green grass in the medians and that is a sight I love to see.  Even the Rest Area looks different. We are staying at a wonderful resort called… Continue reading 06.20.16 Connecticut, we have arrived!

2016

06.18.16 To my fabulous husband Roy Chauvin!! Happy Father’s Day!!!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY ROY, CHIP AND our oldest son! We have many new followers who have joined us over the last year.  I originally posted this Father's Day in 2015.  Today it is reposted Sunday, June 18, 2016 with updated photos of Roy and his family added at the end. We all love you Roy! Thanks… Continue reading 06.18.16 To my fabulous husband Roy Chauvin!! Happy Father’s Day!!!

2016, Northeast Journey

06.18.16 Bear Mountain State Park in New York

Saturday, June 18, 2016 - Bear Mountain State Park is a 5,205-acre state park situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River in New York. The park features a large play field, shaded picnic groves, lake and river fishing access, a swimming pool, Trailside Museums and Zoo, hiking, biking and… Continue reading 06.18.16 Bear Mountain State Park in New York

2016, Northeast Journey

06.17.16 Orange County Choppers in Newburgh, NY

June 17, 2016 - A place we didn't realize is in southern New York is Orange County Chopper.  Paul Teutel Junior and Paul Teutel Senior (known as Senior) use to have a television show Roy simply loved and watched every single episode. Their address is: 14 Crossroads Ct, Newburgh, NY 12550.  Tours 4 times a… Continue reading 06.17.16 Orange County Choppers in Newburgh, NY

2016, Northeast Journey

06.17.16 Woodstock Festival Site and Museum PEACE, LOVE AND MUSIC!!!

June 7, 2016 - Wow, wow, wow!  Growing up in the 60s and early 70s, the slogan "Peace, Love and Happiness" was everywhere.  We were the "Flower Children" and very happy to carry that name! When Roy and I made our plans for what to see in southern New York we didn't know that the… Continue reading 06.17.16 Woodstock Festival Site and Museum PEACE, LOVE AND MUSIC!!!