Day 12 - August 7, 2019
(Another day from the 2019 trip -- I need to finish this so I can take another trip!)
We cover a lot of ground today, leaving Freeport ME on our way back to Houston. The weather is quite cloudy, 66 degrees, and we hope to get to New York for the night without rain. There are many toll bridges and lighthouses, but few hotels along the way.
Our first stop is in Yarmouth ME to Hannafort Grocery, where I purchase fresh produce, including a couple of huge limes.
Passing a sign to Kennebunkport causes us to think of Former President George H W Bush.
Lunchtime finds us in Hopkinton NH at a restaurant where we are served lobster rolls -- they are cold, just like a Subway sandwich, but very, very good! We love lobster, but it is our first time to have a lobster roll.
As we travel along, one piece of scenery I enjoy is the beauty of the Governor Andrew Cuomo Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River to lead us to our home for the night at The Crown Plaza Hotel in Suffern NY.
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The hotel manager Nicolette who checks us in, shows the many Torchbearer Awards they have received.
Having arrived early enough in the day to get some exercise in the gym, which features many machines, Herb enters his workout selection for a 60 minute walk and or run.
Later we explore the lobby, enjoying the beauty of the hotel's atrium, which includes a Koi pond. I especially like the activities we are invited to in the evening. Happy Hour and heavy hors d'oerves.
A very popular lady cooks for us.
But the MOST popular lady serves us wine!
We were given drink tickets in the interest of keeping everyone safe. Note the cup behind her with tickets that have been collected.
This gentleman chose red wine, and Herb and I opted for a dry red.
Red, Red Wine -- a song written by Neil Diamond!
and of Walldog and Willie
August 7, 2019
Nice Job!! Nice memories.
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