AK Monthly Recap: September 2021

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The older I get, the much more I learn how to give myself balance. I knew that September was going to be an extremely busy month, with a busy week of activities in Prague followed by a nearly nonstop month of travel in the States.

The me of five years ago would have pushed through, continuing to publish lots of posts, log crazy hours, and barely sleep, because that? That was my idea of balance back then: doing everything hard.

But the me of 2021 took this month as an opportunity to put all my energy into one category — travel, research, information-gathering — and to let everything else slide. and that, making decisions based on energy, is a much better way for me to relocation forward.

I spent very little time doing conventional behind-the-computer work this month. I only published one new blog post (plus August’s recap). and of course I did the Patreon work. but beyond that, I was content to let everything else slide and focus on travel. plus time with my family!

Blogging will pick up when I get back to Prague in mid-October. and it’s worth noting that I didn’t suffer any serious consequences as a result of taking this time off.

Welcome-Bienvenue to new Hampshire!
Destinations Visited

Prague, Czech Republic

Reading, Lynn, Swampscott, and Lynnfield, Massachusetts

Tilton, Laconia, Meredith, Bristol, Rye, new Castle, Portsmouth, North Hampton, Hampton, Brookline, Hollis, Nashua, Bradford, Newbury, Sunapee, Newport, Cornish, Hanover, Plymouth, Lincoln, North Woodstock, Franconia, Bethlehem, Hart’s Location, Lancaster, Woodstock, Sugar Hill, Littleton, Livermore, Albany, Bartlett, Tamworth, center Ossipee, Conway, North Conway, Intervale, Jackson, Gorham, Errol, Moultonborough, Holderness, Gilford, Alton, Wolfeboro, Chichester, Peterborough, Rindge, Jaffrey, Winchester, Keene, Chesterfield, Fitzwilliam, and Exeter, new Hampshire

The Flume Gorge, new Hampshire
Highlights

A incredible and extensive road trip around new Hampshire. You might have discovered that that’s an huge list of towns.

I grew up spending every summer in new Hampshire, and while I check out new Hampshire typically when I’m home, I’ve never treated it like a blogger visit. That’s changing now. this time I did all the research, took all the photos, did all the experiences!

Some of the highlights: doing a mailboat cruise on the M/V Sophie C on Lake Winnipesaukee from Weirs beach (truly distinct and special), going on a moose trip in the terrific North woods (we saw three lady moose!), hiking to Artist’s Bluff (easy and scenic), and discovering amazing towns (big fan of Keene, Littleton, Sugar Hill, and Lancaster).

Absolutely ideal weather in the White Mountains. Mid-September was marvelous — clear blue skies, warm days, cool-ish nights. That is incredibly unusual! I typically go in summer, and I’m used to overcast days and crazy weather that changes on a dime. I’m telling you, early foliage is the time to go.

Visiting 25 new Hampshire breweries so far. On my way to being an expert! Some favorites: Schilling Beer Co in Littleton for European beers, Woodman’s in Bristol for coziness and hidden gem-ness, Rek-Lis in Bethlehem for a fun convivial atmosphere, Branch & Blade in Keene for really strange stuff. I’ve also went to several wineries and distilleries.

Seeing Yo-Yo Ma carry out live in Prague. This was special. during COVID, Prague constructed an outdoor concert venue on an island in the Vltava River. We viewed him carry out the Bach cello suites, and he even arrived like a baller in a lit-up boat!

Two things I loved: that people were able to view from the bridge for free, and that everyone in the audience was dressed up. I love dressing up for events and I love when everyone else does, too.

A sweet little Prague staycation. Prague’s fanciest hotels have slashed their rates due to COVID, so Charlie and I booked a night at the five-star hotel Kings Court, went cocktail bar-hopping, and delighted in feeling like tourists in our magical city.

We found cat sitters over Christmas! Charlie and I booked a whirlwind trip to see our families over the holidays (two nights in London, four nights in Boston, two nights in new York). Within a few days, we found a pal and a pal of a pal who provided to cat-sit and delight in Prague in the snow.

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