Between Oil Changes: The First 4,000 Miles

Between Oil Changes: The First 4,000 Miles

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Two days ago, I got my first oil change of the trip. Normally, I would shoot for every 3,000 miles, but our trip to Nova Scotia postponed the maintenance for another 1,000 miles. On our way to Lewiston from Bar Harbor, we stopped at a local shop that not only changed my oil, but did a full diagnostic check on all my fluids, tire pressure, chassis, wipers, etc. Best $23.00 I have spent in awhile…

I am now 23 days in to my trip and I have been wanting to share some of my favorites from along the way. Not wanting to share these favorites all the time, I decided to pair these posts with my oil changes, giving updates every 3,000-5,000 miles. Here goes!

Favorite Audiobook

The Ocean at the End of the Lane – Neil Gaiman

Ocean at the End of the Lane

Favorite Museum

 Adirondack Museum (Blue Mountain Lake)

What a spot!
What a spot!

Favorite Vegan Mac & Cheese

 En Vie (Halifax, NS)

Yum!!!
Yum!!!

Favorite National Park

Acadia National Park (Mount Desert Island, ME)

A beautful Bates cairn, designed by Waldon Bates and used exclusively to mark trails in Acadia.
A beautful Bates cairn, designed by Waldron Bates and used exclusively to mark trails in Acadia.

Favorite Musical Artist

Bon Iver

 Bon_Iver

Favorite City

Lunenberg, Nova Scotia

Dories lined up in the Lunenberg harbor.
Dories lined up in the Lunenberg harbor.

Favorite State

Maine

The path towards Cathedral.
The path towards Cathedral.

Favorite Drive

High Peaks Byway (Route 73) (Adirondacks, NY)

Cascade Mountain on the High Peaks Byway.
Cascade Mountain on the High Peaks Byway.

Favorite State Park

Baxter State Park (Millinocket, ME)

Chimney Pond in Baxter State Park.
Chimney Pond in Baxter State Park.

Favorite National Forest

White Mountain National Forest (Conway, NH)

Lafayette-Lincoln Ridge in White Mountains National Forest.
Lafayette-Lincoln Ridge in White Mountains National Forest.

Favorite Trail

 Precipice Trail (Acadia National Park)

Acadia's Precipice Trail
Acadia’s Precipice Trail

Favorite Meal

 En Vie (Halifax, NS)

Jackfruit and avocado burrito.
Jackfruit and avocado burrito.

Favorite Grocery Store

 Sam Mazza’s Farm (Colchester, VT)

Woke up to a warm smile and cup of coffee from my hosts at Sam Mazza's!

Stay tuned for another update in a few thousand more miles!

 

2 Responses

  1. Susan Fey
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    We’ll let Lunenburg know she made the list! XOXO

  2. Jean Cronon
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    This was a nice follow up of all your favorites. I presume Nan got off all right.

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