Outrageous, Inviting and Unexpected

I know we've been MIA the last few days, but we have been thoroughly enjoying our time at Biltmore and when you really start to relax, it's hard to do anything else. Before we post about Biltmore, we need to catch up with a few family members.

We left CT and started on what would be the WORST day of driving for us on this trip, and probably ever in our lives. I officially hate NYC, all of Jersey, Delaware, and most of VA. Well, to be exact we hate I-95. Horrid, horrid, horrid. When it takes you an hour to go 13 miles you tend to go insane a little bit. Our goal was to make it to Richmond, Va to hang with the Artus side of the family. Should have taken 6 hours. We spent 9 in the car. Ahhh! All I can say is it is over. Moving on...

We had a spectacular time with my cousins and Aunt and Uncle. A wonderful meal accompanied by calming wine made for a wonderful end to a traumatizing day. We spent the night with Aunt Karen and Uncle Rick. They really should go into business for a Bed and Breakfast. Fab hosts!!






After a lovely time with the Artus' we headed to Concord, NC for some family time with Aunt Linda's family. Again, fabulous time and they should go into business for bed and breakfast. Aunt Linda was so sweet to help us start the celebration for our 1 year anniversary. Wonderful.



We unexpectedly visited a race track. It was so amazing to see the cars up close. I think we have a greater appreciation for NASCAR. I mean really, one of our favorite unexpected things. Plus, we got to see the largest TV in the US. Sweet!

Yale

We stopped in New Haven, CT to walk around the campus of Yale University. Let's just say we were both blown away. Stunning architecture and beautiful tree lined streets. We loved seeing the library which looked like a castle. I was thrilled to see the campus because if you are an avid Gilmore Girls fan then you feel my excitement. Rory would be proud!!

Newport Rhode Island

This place was the summer play land of the rich and famous back in the day. Crazy beautiful houses with insane yards. We toured The Marble House which was owned by the Vanderbilt Family. Opulence to the max! We couldn't take pictures inside the house but the outside was just as stunning. In 1862 it was worth $11 million. I can't fathom that much money. We had a lovely guided tour with headphones. All in all, a big winner!

Boston

The travel is starting to wear on us so this blog is just pictures...
more to come later


Paul Revere House...


Freedom Trail...


Carmody and Sarah by a tree...


Friends...


Yum...


Delicious...















Harvard...


John Harvard...


Make Way for Ducklings...

Maine (warning:TONS of pictures)

Love, Love, Love the state of Maine! Crazy to see so many Maine license plates. We headed out to explore the northeast corner of the country. On this tour we stopped in Portland, Peaks Island, and Kennybunkport.

Our first stop in Portland was picturesque. The weather was actually cool, compared to the rest of the country. We walked through shops and dreamed about the Lobster we would eat on our next adventure.







We had already decided ahead of time that we wanted to go on a Ferry to Peaks Island. Totally stoked to ride on a ferry again.







After getting off the Ferry we found a wonderful lunch place with amazing views. It was there that we had our first lobster roll. A-mazing!! Best thing ever!



After our insanely wonderful meal we found a bike shop and rented bikes to tour the island. What a fabulous way to travel. It had been a long time since either of us had ridden a bike. We couldn't stop laughing at how fun it was. We stopped often to look at the views and take pictures.







We headed back to the mainland and drove to see the Portland Head Lighthouse. You gotta see a lighthouse in Maine.




Oh, we're not done yet! We then headed to Kennybunkport. No, we didn't get to see the Bush estate, but we had a fabulous time in this little sea town, even though it was raining. We had another lobster roll to compare with the first and later found out it was featured on Food Wars on The Food Network. We walked through the amazing architecture and enjoyed a romantic walk in the rain.