Time: Dec 30, 2011 to Jan 1, 2012
Place: North Conway, NH, USA
Company: Wife and Daughter
Highlights:
Day 1: Initially had planned to take the hour-long 1330 hrs scenic train to Conway but just as I pulled into the parking lot of the station, the engine puffed away. Traffic at North Conway is much to blame but apart from that, it is a very beautiful town set in the midst of the White Mountain Region of New Hampshire state. Multiple things to do in and around this town, much like Gatlinburg of Smoky Mountain region. Having missed the train, had lunch at Shalimar of India and checked in at our resort - Eastern Slope Inn. Nice resort, set right in the middle of the town. Catchy thing about the resort is that it has a heated Jacuzzi in the open air. So when we checked in, it was snowing and there were people in swim trunks dipping into the steamy open-air Jacuzzi! A sight to see!
Day 2: Took the 2-hr 1130 hrs train to Bartlett. Quite over-priced but fun. Lunch at a Thai restaurant. Siesta! Rushed to Mount Cranmore which is just about a mile away to see the Fireworks as part of New Year's Eve celebrations. It was a treat! Headed back to the Inn to enjoy a game of table tennis and then roamed around the streets and tiny shops of North Conway. Then again there was Fireworks at North Conway itself which was slow but enchanting. Watched New Year's Ball drop at New York on TV and said Good Bye to 2011!
Day 3: A nice warm day. Went to Mt Cranmore again to enjoy the white snow more. Daughter had much fun walking and walking in the granular snow. Went on a coaster ride too. Had lunch and headed back home.
Overall: For the first time, went on a vacation in US (for 2 nights and 3 days) without seeing any other Indian tourist! 241 miles driven in total. Very refreshing holiday, after a 8 month hiatus! Paavani's first vacation in US.
Place: North Conway, NH, USA
Company: Wife and Daughter
Highlights:
Day 1: Initially had planned to take the hour-long 1330 hrs scenic train to Conway but just as I pulled into the parking lot of the station, the engine puffed away. Traffic at North Conway is much to blame but apart from that, it is a very beautiful town set in the midst of the White Mountain Region of New Hampshire state. Multiple things to do in and around this town, much like Gatlinburg of Smoky Mountain region. Having missed the train, had lunch at Shalimar of India and checked in at our resort - Eastern Slope Inn. Nice resort, set right in the middle of the town. Catchy thing about the resort is that it has a heated Jacuzzi in the open air. So when we checked in, it was snowing and there were people in swim trunks dipping into the steamy open-air Jacuzzi! A sight to see!
Day 2: Took the 2-hr 1130 hrs train to Bartlett. Quite over-priced but fun. Lunch at a Thai restaurant. Siesta! Rushed to Mount Cranmore which is just about a mile away to see the Fireworks as part of New Year's Eve celebrations. It was a treat! Headed back to the Inn to enjoy a game of table tennis and then roamed around the streets and tiny shops of North Conway. Then again there was Fireworks at North Conway itself which was slow but enchanting. Watched New Year's Ball drop at New York on TV and said Good Bye to 2011!
Day 3: A nice warm day. Went to Mt Cranmore again to enjoy the white snow more. Daughter had much fun walking and walking in the granular snow. Went on a coaster ride too. Had lunch and headed back home.
Overall: For the first time, went on a vacation in US (for 2 nights and 3 days) without seeing any other Indian tourist! 241 miles driven in total. Very refreshing holiday, after a 8 month hiatus! Paavani's first vacation in US.
