Booked and Booked :)

Levi, Lily and I are booked and heading to Chicago this weekend! Many things are on the schedule including going to the top of the tallest building in the United States - Willis Tower (previously, the Sears Tower). After doing some shopping and eating Yum Cha in Chinatown I think we might check out Millennium Park.

Then on the October break I am heading over to the west coast of Canada to see my favourite person in the whole of Canada, Bing!! My flight departs Indianapolis bound for Vancouver on October 9^th. Unfortunately, I have 2 stops on the way there and 1 on the way back but I am sure it will be worth it!

First American Football Game!

I had purchased my ticket and was ready to go! Of course knowing I had to get up at 9am, I made the not so wise decision to go out the night before and stumbled in at 4am. I wasn't feeling so great when we got to the stadium and couldn't stand for the first quarter, but I promise it was worth it! The atmosphere was incredible in the second row of the absolutely packed student section. Hearing everyone scream Purdue chants, like "1,2,3,4 first down, bitch!" and "Ball State HIGH SCHOOL!", it is no surprise that Ball State lost 13 to 24.

Mack’s Apples

I bought some really sweet apples here, but I didn't actually get a chance to go apple picking - I don't think Southwest Airlines would hold the plane for me - how dare they! They were honestly the best apples I have ever eaten in my entire life. I still have one on my desk as I type this :) As well as dozens of different varieties of Apples they also grow and sell pumpkins. Tahlor and Patty taught me how to pick a pumpkin! Can't wait for Halloween!

Tahlor’s House

On Sunday morning we went to Tahlor's family home – a cosy log house! It was great to meet her mum, Patty, and brother, Danny. Patty cooked us the BEST waffles ever! Some had blueberries in them!! Kept me full for my long journey home to the corn, I mean Indiana!

The Atlantic Ocean

Loved Ogunquit Beach, Maine! It was great to touch the Atlantic Ocean for the first time – really cold. And no, I didn't see the Titanic :(

White Mountains

Part of the great Appalachians (which runs all the way from Alabama to Canada) the White Mountains are one of the most spectacular sights in New England. I have never seen such a dense number of mountains. They just go on forever! My knowledgeable tour guide told me that it takes 5 months to hike from one end of the Appalachians to the other! Tahlor also told me she has climbed Mt Washington, the highest peak in Northeastern United States!

Zeb’s General Store

Next stop on the tour was the small touristy town of North Conway, NH. Very much reminds me of those small tourist towns in NSW, except not coastal. Zeb's is a landmark of the town - a classic American General Store. From souvenirs to bathroom supplies to every type of sweets you can think of it – they have it! Zeb's branded clothes, candy, soda and even bottled water! Tahlor got some boysenberry and snickers fudge - not together of course! I got a chocolate and peanut butter covered pretzel. One of those "only in America" things!

The JB

What is the JB? I am glad you asked!! It is a Tortilla with 2 fried eggs, hash brown pieces, bacon, tomato ketchup, American cheese, all wrapped and grilled. Pictured above is Franz's Food in Durham, NH – home of the JB. New England is full of small businesses – it is great to be able to support the local community!

Partying UNH Style!

Going to a college party with red cups has long been a dream of mine. Add in drinking games and I am sweet! Had an incredible night! Love experiencing everything college life in America has to offer!

UNH Campus Tour

With some time to kill before the night started, Tahlor gave me a quick tour of the campus. A lot more hills than Purdue, it was nice to walk around the windy streets surrounded by beautiful old buildings! Naturally, the only ugly building on campus is the management building, poor Tahlor!