Let me clarify that while New England (and this entry) specifically refers to Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massaschusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, my infatuation is not limited to these... it most certainly includes all thirteen of the original New England colonies. I have been to New York City.
Maybe it has something to do with the cobblestone...
Or the Colonial architecture...
Or the abundance of trees (with beautiful fall colors)...
Or the picturesque seaside towns...
Or, even more important to this American history teacher, actually living and being where our nation's amazing story began... such a dream of mine!
I might would even go so far as to say I am slightly obsessed with everything about the region... its history, culture, clothing... as well as its exclusive colleges and universities... and I read everything I can to learn more about life there. To me, New England is a private club and I am outside the door trying to figure out how to gain membership.
I want to walk the streets of Boston... I want to go to a Cape Cod clam bake, even though I am desperately allergic to shellfish... I want to lunch at the Griswald Inn... experiencing four seasons would be fabulous... I want to go sailing even though I do not know how to swim or tie any sort of knot with rope... and let's say I would be quite happy if the American Studies Ph.D. program at Yale would waive the foreign language requirement so I could apply.
New England seems to be a part of me that is not yet realized... and I do not know if I will ever feel complete until I have been able to be part of it beyond photographs, travel books, and the movies.
I would like to end by saying my desire for New England does not lessen my love for Texas... but simply acknowledges there is another part to my heart and soul : )
I made the move from TX to New England more than a decade ago and have loved every second! Your pictures say it all!
ReplyDeleteFrom native (NH) transplant (CT) and having spent childhood summers at the family compound on the island (Edgartown) it's not all it is cracked up to be :}
ReplyDeleteI for sure don't think I could handle the winters!
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