Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Boston Freedom Trail

Our New England Tour 2009

Boston is one of Norene's favorite places. For years she has wanted to walk the city again sharing the excitement of history with Mike. The weather was perfect, the tour guide entertaining, and our energy was high. This was our 'big walking' day with over seven straight hours walking or standing as we walked the Freedom Trail, and many parts of the city. On the way back to our campground in Salisbury, MA we viewed Boston at night before entering the 'big dig'. Mike loved it and is ready to return.
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Sunday, September 6, 2009

Vermont

Our New England Tour 2009
After leaving Maine we moved on to southern Vermont and the Green Mountains. Staying at the Winhall Brook park at Ball Mountain gave us the chance to roam through the mountains, walk through the forests, play in the streams, and visit the ski areas of this part of Vermont. The trees had not yet turned with color, the only regret Norene had about visiting this area when we did. View the Smilebox to see some of the sights.
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Southern Maine Coast

Our New England Tour 2009
From New Hampshire we moved on for several days along the southern Maine coast. Staying in Freeport in time for the L.L. Bean music festival. In a matter of two months we attended the Lands End Blues festival and the L.L. Bean music Festival. Are there any other major outdoor catalog festivals we missed?

In Maine we stayed in the desert, yes, just like the dunes of Lake Michigan, visited harbor towns, went whale watching on the Atlantic, and admired lighthouses. The weather was outstanding the people were friendly, and the exploring exciting. Norene even got to have her Maine blueberries. You can't get better than that. Watch the pictures in the Smilebox. It will take some time for it to load. Lots of videos and pictures. Remember to click on the pictures to enlarge them.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

New Hampshire

Our New England Tour 2009

After leaving the Lake George T@B rally we crossed Vermont to the eastern side of New Hampshire staying in Epsom, NH. During our stay we visited the White Mountains, several lakes, and beaches of Hampton, NH. We actually visited Hampton Beach a few weeks later in our trip while we were staying in northern Massachusetts. The drive north from Hampton along the coast was fantastic with large beautiful homes, ocean surfers, and the bluffs of southern New Hamphsire. We walked trails, climbed bolders, and looked for the fall color. Norene found her first tree color in New Hampshire.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

T@B Lake George Rally

Our New England Tour 2009
August 21st we left for our last trip of 2009, a tour of New England states. Our first event was the T@B Lake George Rally. We saw many friends from past rallies and met many new T@Bbers from the east coast and Canada. We had a great time exploring the Lake George area, taking a boat ride, swimming in the pool, and catching up with the T@B news. This could be a trip of 'firsts'. This was the first time I have seen Norene swimming in 65 degree weather. She liked it!
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Spring Green, WI July 09

So many wonderful things to see in the Spring Green area of Wisconsin. On our way to Wisconsin we stopped at Sugar bottom campground in the Coralville, IA corps of engineers park. We saw hot air balloons to boating to visiting the University of Iowa while we were there. So many nice people in one of the best parks we have stayed in.

From Coralville we moved on to Spring Green, WI where we visited the House on the Rock and all the amazing collections from ships to circus wagons. The house was built on rock outcroppings at the top of the hill which gave it a surreal view. The infinity room, jutting out from the house into the sky above the valley, is a place we both would have liked to stayed for days to experience the changes in the view. The Smilebox will show you some sights, but this place has to be experienced in person over several days.

For Norene's birthday we went to Frank Lloyd Wright's home. She is a fan of his buildings and there are several in the Spring Green area. It was a stormy day, but we did get to experience the outside and inside of the house.

Madison is the state capitol and the home of the University of Wisconsin. On a perfect summer day we toured the capitol and State street while exploring into the university. Such a perfect day.

Before heading home we stopped in Dodgeville, WI for the Blues Festival spending a sunny day listening to bands and watching the people. Watch the Smilebox for a few examples of what fun we had.

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Friday, July 17, 2009

T@B 3rd International Rally

In July Mike and Norene traveled to the Quad Cities to enjoy the T@B trailer experience with other T@B owners from all parts of the country. What a sight so many T@Bs, and one T@DA, made in the campground. We were able to visit with friends while making new friends. All types of entertainment, meals, and seminars kept us busy all week.

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