College kids

This morning, we left Boston, took the train to the airport, and got on board the smallest airplane in which I have ever paid to travel.  We were in a Cessna that was the same model of airplane featured on the TV show “Wings.”  In fact, the whole experience felt a lot like that show.  Cape Air took us and two other passengers to the Lebanon Municipal Airport, where we were greeted by Cas’ college buddy Greg.  He took time out of his day, rescheduled a meeting and drove us the seven miles or so miles from the airport to our hotel.  

We ended up in a room at the top floor of the historic hotel, the Hanover Inn, with a window that overlooks “The Green,” which is a grassy space between here and the library. After we dropped our bags in the room, Cas walked with me around campus, taking several detours down memory lane.  He would wander a little, mumble a few things, turn a different direction and move by muscle memory or sense of smell or something.  It was kind of a sight to behold.  

We paused in the middle of the adventure to have lunch with Greg.  One meeting for him ended, and another one was later, so he had a little break time.  That also gave me the opportunity to snap this great photo.  These crazy college kids, right?  

Anyhow, when Greg had to head back for another meeting, Cas walked with me down to the Connecticut River, at which point, we decided to walk across the bridge to the other side of the river, because neither of us remember ever crossing a state border on foot before.  You’d think he may have done it, going to college here, but nope.  

Seriously, though today’s humidity was sp intense that we came back to the hotel, grabbed some mid-day showers and changed clothes.  We had to,  It was too gross and sweaty.  Following that, we went to a bookstore that somehow magically served beer, wine and cookies.  What a great idea.  Then, we hit up a grocery store and headed back to the hotel.  I needed a nap, and Cas needed to indulge in a little nostalgia, so he grabbed his book and went to “the green” to read for a moment.  

After that, Cas and I went to dinner and Greg arrived after we finished to have a beer with us.  We pretty much closed the place down, but it was great to see the two of them catch up.  They picked up wherever they had last left off, from all appearances.  It seemed like they had spent tons of time together, when in reality, the last time the two of them were in the same room was about five years ago.  Never mind, the college kids were having a great night at one of their favorite old haunts.  

Tomorrow, we see Greg again, and probably his wife Jackie, too, then we’re off to Lebanon Municipal Airport for a trip to New York.  It was great to see Cas’ college.  It’s really pretty, here.  It really puts UT Dallas to shame, and it was great to spend the day with these two college kids.  

Here are the photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/2sYnZaQSheDb6sfJ6