Rutland, United States

... Lochs Passage because it follows the Hudson River.  A very pretty way to leave NY behind.  I crossed the border into Vermont and only went a short distance to Rutland where I spent the night.  See my next entry for Vermont details!  

The initial idea for this trip came to us over 20 years ago. We had just gotten married and were disappointed we could not afford a honeymoon. We mentioned this to Kevin's sister Maggie. She told us that she and Tom, her husband, had not taken a honeymoon ...

... and I realized that I was driving next to a mountain that I couldn't really see. Again, it was a shame it was so late... Rutland, VT feels like any other town. It is inviting, but doesn't appear to be special. I'm not a big fan of the roads in this ...

    I am so ready to start my adventure.  I will be volunteering in New Orleans with a group called "OnsiteRelief".  I'm pretty excited/anxious.  I have never been to the deep south. I mean, I've been to Florida on family ...