Six states

Today was a six-state day!

Maine - woke up in Lewiston. The overpriced motel didn't even have a free breakfast. But we got a pretty good one at a local cafe a few exits down the Maine Turnpike.

New Hampshire - only 17 miles - but we did help their tax base a bit by stopping at the state liquor store with its own exit on I-95.

Massachusetts - we found Marjorie with no trouble. What a joy it was to give her some big hugs! She looks great - just a few grey hairs among the dark ones. She has a wonderful tiny apartment (although bigger than Alison's), obviously built in an attic. It has a turning staircase to get up to it, and low ceilings. She has it fixed up really nice. Anyhow, it was fun to catch up on family news. Her Mommy and all the rest of the family (except Ricardo) are still living in the Redondero and doing well.

We ate a nice lunch at a little Italian place around the corner from her apartment, then walked her back home. Pictures will come later. We found our way out of Boston OK, and headed west on the Mass Pike.

Connecticut - we thumbed our noses and gave a one-finger salute at the UConn exit.

New York - we managed to traverse a corner of NY and the Tappan Zee Bridge without incident.

New Jersey - we got onto the Garden State Turnpike, heading west and south into the sun.

It was a long day - we didn't stop until 6 p.m. And we had one of the best meals we've had along the road at a little local diner. But we did have the nice break in the middle of the day. Tomorrow will be an easy one. We may drive down to Cape May, NJ, or we may just wander along the upper eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay.