Hello from New Hampshire

We've settled into New Hampshire to relax and slow down. We checked into the Fransted Family Campground and we think it's one of the best we've been in. It's well run, has a lovely setting in the White Mountains with large campsites, and the most friendly and welcoming owners and staff.



We took long walks with Finn up on trails where we could let him run off leash. The river runs through the campground and there is a small beach where the children were tubing down the river. The water - cold! We met a lot of people who come here every year.

I'm including this photo of Finnegan. He jumped up on Ed's lap for his nightly chest rub.

Close to the campground is the Robert Frost home. This is where Frost lived. It's now a place where other poets come to write and be inspired by the mountains around them. There is a sign requesting you not disturb resident poets. There was no one there this day.

We made a couple of stops on our short stop in Concord - the state capitol. The is the Franklin Pierce home. Pierce was the 14th president of the United States. He lived in this home for a period of time.

The state capitol sits on the main street in Concord. It's modest compared to some we've seen, but it is unique in that the House and Senate are using the original chambers built in 1819.

The House of Representatives is simple with a quiet elegance.

The Senate chamber is more ornate... It's a beautiful room.

There's an old cog railroad that goes to the top of Mount Washington. It poured while we were there and we were grateful we hadn't planned to go to the top.

We drove the 92 mile circle around the White Mountains. It's a beautiful ride along the Kancamagus Highway.

The highlight for us was Franconia Notch State Park. We paid the tariff and walked the two mile trail to the Flume.

It's a well marked trail that goes up and down hills, up stairs, over covered bridges, and through forests.

The scenery is breathtaking.

We walked along and across the water between granite walls...

....to this waterfall,

We both gave it a 10!

We'll leave here on Monday and head into Maine. We'll spend a little time in Bangor replenishing supplies, and then on to Bar Harbor.