Unfortunately, the exhaust system weld job we got in New York did not hold up. As we trolled our way through these quaint little seaside towns it sounded like I was riding the fifth horse of the apocalypse—the one that sounds like one of those pickup trucks with a smokestack and flags for a candidateContinue reading “Maine, Part 1”
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New Hampshire in review
It was an all-to-brief stay in New Hampshire as we lay tracks toward the Maine coast. While the green rounded peaks of Vermont are serene, the White Mountains of New Hampshire are dramatic and rugged and call for adventure. Or at least a rainy day hike to see some waterfalls.
Podcast: Stephanie
A couple months ago I had our bus, Adie, at the local gas station and this woman comes up to us and starts telling her story about being in high school and driving her bus under the influence. We appreciated her candidness and finally got a chance to sit down with Stephanie at her homeContinue reading “Podcast: Stephanie”
Playlist: Vermont
Okay, folks, Vermont is picturesque and friendly and tasty (just try the pie!). Unfortunately, that doesn’t translate into songsters waxing poetic about the Green Mountain State. Sure, I could have cribbed songs from all the online playlists; however, this part of my project relies on me curating a list of what fits for us. That’sContinue reading “Playlist: Vermont”
Western Massachusetts: I love them apples
Massachusetts proves to be simply hospitable—almost beyond belief. We boogied about of the Boston area on Route 2, bound for the Amherst area. I have a morbid fascination with the bigoted scoundrel who created the Dewey Decimal System, Melvil Dewey. He invented/stole his idea for library classification whilst at Amherst College back in the dayContinue reading “Western Massachusetts: I love them apples”
Eastern Massachusetts in review
We had a splendid time in Massachusetts. Originally we were going to stick to the western side of the state because I have huge anxieties about driving Adie anywhere near Boston. But Miracle really wanted to see Salem and all of its witchiness. After creating a circuitous route that would avoid the most stressful partsContinue reading “Eastern Massachusetts in review”
Podcast: Lew
As many of you know, the good ol’ slug bug, the beetle, whether it is super or standard, is the gateway into bus ownership. We met a man, Lew Hann, who perfectly demonstrates how one goes from beetle to bus. And his story begins wayyyy up north.
Piperbus Auto
I wrote about Piperbus briefly in a post earlier this week. Let me just say that I was throughly pleased with Tracy’s attention to my bus. After we did our interview, she said she would give Adie the once-over. She quickly caught a few problems, including a major oil leak. Within a few minutes, sheContinue reading “Piperbus Auto”
Connecticut: We’re cat people
We were really looking forward our romp across Connecticut and Rhode Island. Mostly, I was excited about the people we had met online and were then able to meet in real life. Miracle’s friend, Chuck, welcomed us into their home for dinner, which included clam pizza. If you haven’t tried it, don’t knock it. ThatContinue reading “Connecticut: We’re cat people”
Rest and exhaustion
Six states so far and so much has happened—great hosts in Maryland, a fabulous winery in New Jersey right after we got off the ferry, a stop at Bus Depot (more on that later). After ten days of insufferable heat, we finally got a break in the weather as well as a chance to sleepContinue reading “Rest and exhaustion”
On the Road with Adie 