Our planned trip has finally started. Thanks for friends helping us with our plans and watching our house, we can finally leave on our search for America.
We left today, after battening the hatches, updating the smoke detectors, and getting the house ready for winter. NH to White River Junction, VT, and on to Williamstown, MA. Our mindset was to stop wherever and whatever picqued our interest.
So, on day 1 we stopped in Plymouth, VT, to visit President Coolidge’s families Cheese Factory.
Wonderful family history, and still making great cheese. Easily gets my 5-star approval.
And then on to Weston, VT to see the Vermont Country Store.
Admittedly my expectations were high, since I had experienced a REAL country store in Moultonboro years ago when I met my wife, which had a real Concord Coach on display, and a big pickle barrel in front of all the unique candies you can imagine as a kid, and all the gadgets unique to country living. Tough to beat.
Yes, I was really disappointed. But what do you expect? With everything made in China now, and few local products on show, and the tour buses streaming in. I am sure the tourists enjoyed walking through the various nicknacks and ending up in the fudge room . But for me, it was a barely a 2-star presentation.
Then, we took a detour to see the longest wooden bridge in VT.
The Scott Bridge was built in 1870. Exceptional. 5 stars. Get out of your car or RV and walk the length. Amazing!
Great first stop ~ Thanks for sharing and keep us posted. Follow the 330 rule and stay safe😊