We are going to start with Salem, then move on to Lowell, then possibly to John Adams's house in Quincy. We started last night by driving to Oneonta and staying at a Hampton Inn, then continuing on the rest of the way today. "It's a five-hour drive," says Mom. As of the five hour mark, we hadn't even made Springfield yet, and that was two hours from Salem. (Well, actually, we're in Tewksbury. But that's like telling people "I'm from Kirkwood" -- you might as well just tell them you're from Binghamton and have done with it.
I finally gave up and turned off the GPS early this afternoon, after Mom decided she didn't like the route it chose. ("We should be on the Massachusetts Turnpike!" It would have been helpful to know that 18 miles ago when we made the turn-off....)
We found the only Golden Corral buffet in the state (I think). So did about 500 of our closest friends, including a bunch of folks from some sort of Christian revival church meeting, because we spent the dinner hour surrounded by people in black robes, hats, Sunday-best clothing, and clerical collars. And their children. The restaurant must have made a bundle.At any rate, we have finally made it to our hotel, found the local church, and are prepping for tomorrow. The only picture I have is from the rest stop in Guilderland, NY, right outside Albany. This charming statue is from the food court seating area.
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