Left Canadato head for White Mountains of New Hampshire via Maine. Crossed border at Calais (pronounced callous by locals). Drove through Bangor, Hampden & Mexico, bypassing Peru! We even entered Canaan. Rolling countryside, glowing yellow & orange foliage, with occasional flashes of red. Listened to evangelical radio en route.Heard a right wing ranter give us his solution to the evil of random school shootings - arm the teachers!!! Very enlightening...
Reached the White Mountains at dusk -having had a near misson the way (someone drew out from a layby unexpectedly & most of our belongings headed for the front seats during the emergency stop). Shared a site & campfire with a group from Montreal celebrating their Thanksgiving Day which coincides with Columbus Day - BIG HOLIDAY! Canadians arrived in an assortment of ancient VW Campers. Bitingly cold night - cloudless sky. Our plans to take trip up Mount Washington (6700 ft) were shared by thousands. Radio & TV had broadcast that it was a perfect day to go up. Only 6 days in year are cloud free. Sometimes visibility is only 5 ft. There are snow falls every month & winter snow lies till August. Highest ever recorded windspeed was registered there. We duly appreciated our good fortunein having picked one of few perfect days.Views were amazing- to Maine & Atlantic & to Canada. Heady stuff!
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