Day 1: We left Maryland around 8 a.m. A little later than we hoped, but we had the usual last minute delays (packing the car just right, getting gas, a quick Starbucks run). I had packed enough snacks to feed us healthy snacks and sandwiches, so we didn't need to stop for lunch. We made a short detour to West Point, NY, the Army's military academy. We had never been and it was worth the short trip! West Point is on the Hudson River and has beautiful views. I had missed the beauty of New York state.. lush green mountains and countryside. It felt good to be back! After West Point…. we made it to Bennington, Vermont just about 2 hours later. On our way to Vermont, we passed Troy New York where I had never
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