Month: August 2017

  • Fixes and a Better Ferry Experience

    Fixes and a Better Ferry Experience

     Coming back to the van after a day on the mountain, we noticed drips from the holding tank again. We cleaned it out in Vermont yesterday at a municipal waste facility and thought the problem was solved. From Mt Washington we drove to three places hoping to find a new valve. The third place had…

  • Mount Washington Cog Railway

    Mount Washington Cog Railway

    Forty-five overnight was a tad chilly, but worth it to be ready to ride the rails. Boondocking here, we were toasty warm after running the built-in propane heat. Our camping spot overlooked the engine & car shops.  The engine house is served by a transfer table instead of a turntable. Only one other rig was…

  • Covered Bridges and Country Stores

    Covered Bridges and Country Stores

    From Maryland, we meandered northeast through Pennsylvania. Looking for an easy spot to park for lunch, we pulled off at Premise Maid Chocolates in Maxatawny, PA. Making lunch in the van before going into the store was a good idea. We found some tasty desserts and bought some fudge for later. The fudge was okay,…

  • Off on Another Adventure

    Off on Another Adventure

    Today we departed on a month-long adventure to Quebec, with a goal of seeing whales in the Gulf of St Lawrence. Wandering, in short steps, brought us to Washington DC for a picnic lunch with Beth’s cousin Barb. We brought the blanket and Barb brought wonderful food and drinks. What a delightful treat! Where does…

  • Falling Spring, Trains, and Home

    Falling Spring, Trains, and Home

    Narrow and winding, the road to Falling Spring Falls was worth traveling. Water drops eighty feet dispersing on the rocks below. The mist feeds vibrant greens on the forest floor. Surprisingly, the falls were two-hundred feet high when surveyed by Thomas Jefferson back in 1781. A lime crushing plant and mine relocated and reduced the…

  • Secret Tour

    Secret Tour

    After listening to traffic (average time between vehicles at 3 am was 1 min 18 sec) and trains last night we headed south for home. Stopped at the artisan center in Tamarac where there are always unique crafts. Didn’t buy new shoes, but remembered that the Greenbrier Resort is also in West Virginia. Called and…