Carol just posted a blog ahead of me. She reminded me of all the things we both seem to forget when leaving the house. Travel in the motorhome is so much easier, disconnect the hoses and wires and drive on down the road. Everything is in the coach or had better be.  Of course I’ve been known to forget my wallet when leaving the coach. 

Our drive to Boston, Providence and return in the Jeep was totally uneventful. The best kind of trip. We stayed at Double Tree Suites in Boston where the Bat Mitzvah was being held. Since it was commencement time at both Harvard and MIT which are just across the Charles River, there was pandemonium in and around the hotel. Friday night, after a welcome meal at Krisitin and Ross’ several of us found our way back to the bar at the hotel where we found some excellent Single Malt Scotch. Since I was with our son and grandson, I picked up the tab. I needed help from a weightlifter for that task. I thought I was buying drinks not diesel.

Our big treat on Saturday,  aside from lots of family time, was a walk around the Boston Commons and Gardens and a ride on the Swan Boats. The Bat Mitzvah events were wonderful and our grand niece is now entering the next stage of her life, a bit delayed thanks to the pandemic. She read from Torah, we ate and we danced and too soon we were tired and found a place to sit with family and replay the weekend. 

Sunday, after breakfast, we drove to Providence to spend two nights with the Londons (Classmates from Brown if you are new to this blog) in a guest apartment in their building. Once more lots of talking time and then a visit to the Rhode Island State House to add it to our list. It is just across the street from the Londons and they had never been there.  After freshening up we drove to Matunuck Oyster Bar where three of us had oysters for starters and wonderful main courses as well. Carol found a wonderful veggie plate and we were all happy. 

We also spent time in the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Art Gallery on Sunday and were totally blown away with the variety of arts on display. The collection stretches through several building and seems to cover the entire history of art. 

We are back in Rochester and recovering from the quick trip and still finishing settling in from our time away all winter. We are looking forward to resuming our Rochester activities and Jazz Fest in 22 days – June 17. I just downloaded the app with all the acts and schedules and can begin to create a “play list” of choices. More on that once it gets underway.