Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013

Bit scary this - my first overseas trip by air on my own! At 47! I’ve always had someone in tow to rely on for finding my way around, or picking up things from hotel rooms when I have left them, and there’s no one but myself to rely on.

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Tag Archive for USA

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USA is a major tourist destination for us and a whole load more people around the globe

Holiday to New England in Oct 2023: Day 5 – Bar Harbor to Littleton

A fun day of driving awaited us as we headed towards the end of our first week of our holiday heading into New Hampshire.

Holiday to New England in Oct 2023: Day 4 – Photos

Photos from Day 4.

Holiday to New England in Oct 2023: Day 4 – The Afternoon in Bar Harbor

The afternoon offered another new experience for us: walking on water! More precisely, crossing the Bar Harbor Path, which connects the town of Bar Harbor and Bar Island.

Holiday to New England in Oct 2023: Day 4 – The Morning in Bar Harbor

We were looking forward to spending the day in the same place for a change. These road trips always involve, well the road, for a good proportion of them.

Starting to see some colour in the trees at Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory

Holiday to New England in Oct 2023: Day 3 – Photos

Photos from Day 3.

Holiday to New England in Oct 2023: Day 3 – Rockland to Bar Harbor

We continued with our exciting day in New England with a visit to two lesser-known attractions on our way to Bar Harbor.

Holiday to New England in Oct 2023: Day 3 – Portland to Rockland

What a beautiful morning in Portland. Clear skies and a tad chilly; quiet around town and Starbucks waiting for us. Not much more we can ask for.

Holiday to New England in Oct 2023: Day 2 – Photos

Photos from Day 2.

Holiday to New England in Oct 2023: Day 2 – Kittery to Portland

The afternoon turned out to be way more exciting than the morning, including lunch, our first lighthouse and discovering Portland, Maine.

An interesting view at the DoubleTree Downtown in Boston

Holiday to New England in Oct 2023: Day 2 – Boston to Kittery

We were looking forward to our first proper day on holiday in New England, where we were assured the leaves would be turning a reddy-brown and would look gorgeous.