The Long Drive to Providence

Today’s mission was simple on paper: drive south, past Boston, all the way down to Providence, Rhode Island. In practice, “simple” travel days in New England always seem to involve at least three unplanned detours, and this one was no exception. After a quick hotel breakfast, we started our long drive.. York Beach: Empty and…

Portland, Maine: Lighthouses, and a $40 Lobster Roll

We finally rolled into Portland, Maine, checked into our hotel on the outskirts of town, and drove into downtown to see what the city had to offer. A Soggy First Impression The weather had other plans for us. Low visibility, thick clouds, and steady rain greeted us, and by the time we arrived most shops…