Despite the sound of “living in a van,” we’ve been in luxury’s lap for a majority of the trip. From mansions to apartments, there hasn’t been very many nights where we’ve been on our own. It also has given a sort of rushed feel to the whole trip, trying to park the van in downtown areas before we’re late to meet up with people. So we decided to just get away for a few days. The first attempt (Phippsberg, Maine,) didn’t pan out, so we’re on Round 2 in South Hero, Vermont, at the Apple Island RV RESORT. It’s pretty sweet, and it’s only $15/night (thanks to Passport America!) Here’s what we plan on doing here:

• Exercise: Ben on the bike, Alexi running.
• Eat cheap: Canned tuna.. again. Also looking for some of that Vermont White Sharp Cheddar.
• Work on our projects & businesses.
• Read.
• Relax!

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Who knew that RV parks had seasons? More specifically, who knew that the RV park in Phippsberg, Maine closed on the very day we were to arrive? Well, we do, now.

We sat in the van and cried for a little bit, then got on Ben’s Verizon Internet card to find another option. Since Vermont’s on the way, and Ben can’t stop talking about the sharp cheddar you can get there, we decided to hit up a park there that IS open this time of year. But all wasn’t lost! We got some killer lobster rolls before we left.

All in all, we rocked Maine pretty hard. Probably best we left early.

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Boston was a blast. We saw history, boats, smart people, and culture. We slept in peaceful neighborhoods, and partied with the college kids. And most importantly, we had great people to show us around and make it an all around good time (thanks Jankowskis & Ben!)

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