The Big E !

On Friday, we went to the Eastern States Exposition, known as the Big E.  It is a six state fair, the largest on the east coast.  It was huge, but we really just wanted to see the "states" buildings.  Each state has their own building with their specialty foods, crafts, and local goods.  It was a great opportunity to gather maps and info for the upcoming states on our trip.  We had a great time talking to people and of course eating! 

 

Of course I had to check out the craft building and all the beautiful quilts

 

 

Ron was fascinated by the peppers and onions...

We shared a sausage sandwich

Massachusetts...

 

Finally getting out of the rat race big city was an adventure in itself.  We can't get over the toll charges.  Just to get over the George Washington Bridge was $60!  

 

 

$60 final view of the city from the GW Bridge

 

 We stayed in Westhampton, New Hampshire at a KOA that again seemed to have quite a few full timers.  But our spot was at the far end of the park and since we were there more of the weekdays, it was nice and quiet.  We took a day of beauty, finding a salon and barber for Ron.  Good thing, too, we were getting a bit scruffy looking!

 

 

The town of Northampton was quaint, home of the private Smith College.  We did a little window shopping and had a look around...

 





 



Big Old Church

Main Street, Northampton

 

Anyway, ended up having some trouble with motorhome.  For some reason, the front tires were not wearing right and Ron found a truck repair place in Springfield to take it to.  We were there ALL day, but got it fixed.  Not too bad considering how far we've come.





Final day in NYC...

Well our NYC journey comes to an end on a high note.  We set out at 6am and took two subways to get to the Good Morning America set with the hopes that our sign might stand out and we get a little camera time.  We weren't the first there so our position, although right in the front row, was not the focus they had.  So all morning, freezing our asses off, we were talking to the audience coordinator, and he tried to get our side at least a camera shot, Ron was in one of them.  Anyway, we were a little disappointed but no biggie, then coordinator guy says "No worries, I will take care of you guys..." Ok, maybe a coupon, but NO, he came back with stage set passes, and before we knew it we are standing behind the stars on stage for the last 15 minutes of the show.

Our sign was ok, at least coordinator guy noticed...

Ok, so I waved at the camera, it was at the end of the show, I had to give a shout out.

They were fun to watch.



We love Sam, but I think Ron has a little bro-mance crush...



Anyway, after the show and a nice breakfast, we decided a New York trip isn't complete without a proper visit to Central Park, so we took a nice stroll and sat for a people watching stop.  It is an amazing city, we really did have the best time.  Now off to the country and a visit to Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Hitchin a ride the day before

Had to try a dog, still on a quest for the best

Columbus Circle, Central Park West

Ron enjoying the park and people watching

Buildings in the background hardly noticeable with the scenery.

The Big Apple

This stop was one for the record books...ok, well at least our record book.  The reason we are behind in posting is the non-stop action.  We stayed at the Liberty Harbor RV park in Jersey City, NJ.  This is the closest RV park to the city, and is basically a parking lot.  BUT, we can honestly say it has been a great ride.  The whole subway thing took a few minutes to get, but we were quickly on it.  And look out NYC, we did a lot in the time we had.  Here are the highlights of the long weekend we spent exploring NYC...

Thursday, first night, we met Rocky (Ron's godson), and girlfriend Kelly in the city for a wonderful dinner and catching up..

We went total tourist and got a two day pass on this bus, saw the whole city

Trump tower, did not meet up with the Donald, he had plans, whatever Don

Loving the architecture of the old buildings



Beautiful details

Campground shot at night, Jersey City has its own niche

Times Square!

The famous Apollo Theatre

Empire State Building

Photo op

From the ground looking WAY up...



Flat Iron Building

The new Tower One under construction at World Trade Center





North Tower reflection pool, very moving and sad

Survivor Tree



Closest we got to her, boats sold out for day, boo :(



NY's finest in daily briefing



 



Sunday, went to matinee, Mama Mia!  Lots of fun, really fantastic!

Woodstock / Saugerties stop

 

This stop at the Woodstock KOA was a special one.  The campground was nestled in the woods with hundreds of trees, birds and nature.  It was a step back to "camping" coming from the Rochester stop, kinda re-kindled our roots at what this is...a camping road trip.  Anyway, it was fun to explore all the small towns and countryside in the Catskills.

 

 

Ron enjoying a fireside cocktail with the dogs

Dogs just happy to be with us, wherever we are...

Cocktails in the filtered sun.

Small town sidewalk shopping.

Found Brio's in Woodstock, very good pizza...oh and a cold Blue Moon

Found a nice park outside Saugerties to take a walk with the bobos

Lakeside at the park in Saugerties...