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Day 20: Family reunion in Boston

A short drive today from Albany to Boston, via side roads in Vermont. Had a relaxed, late start from Albany, after breakfast and more chit-chat with my friends. I had plugged in my car for 110V trickle charging in their garage, so was ready to hit the road. 

Instead of taking I-90 to Boston,  took the scenic route through Wilmington and Brattleboro in Vermont. The fall foliage is making its presence felt, even though the peak is a few weeks away. 



I had planned to do a hike at Monadnock State Park in New Hampshire, but skipped it since I needed to reach Boston in time for a family dinner.  Instead I made a quick stopover at Walden Pond to reflect on the 2 years Thoreau spent there and the spiritual significance of nature. 

 

 

 

From Walden Pond, it was a quick drive to Boston, though I did got lost a few times on the confusing roads in the city. The highlight of the evening was getting together with 5 members of the next generation in our family for middle-eastern food at Ajeen restaurant. It was wonderful to see them all again and be surrounded by their youthful energy. 

Finding overnight parking close to my daughter's apartment in Cambridge was a bit of a challenge, reminding me of the hassles of big city life compared to small towns. 

The raw numbers for the day:

  • 205 miles driving, 5500 steps walking
  • 1 Tesla supercharger stop
  • 4 states - New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts

Next:  Day 21: Acadia National Park (Sept 24, 2022)

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  1. VisheshOctober 1, 2022 at 10:43 PM

    Yay Hamesha! I think this is the highest ratio of states:miles in a single day so far. Such is the East Coast, I guess.
    I remember reading about Walden Pond back in high school. It looks tranquil. Did you come to any new insights during your reflection?

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