Driving is such a treat – a few more notes on my drive to Nova Scotia and back.
On the way up, had a laugh at how the States advertise themselves:
Pennsylvania simply says: Pennsylvania Welcomes You
New York? It’s all about ‘me’/self-absorbed. With the ‘I heart’ and what one can do in the State. There are signs saying, enjoy, explore, do this, do that… so busy!! Look at me! Typical New York.
Massachusetts: simple; the same as Pennsylvania, except for the word Massachusetts. I guess these founding States feel secure in who they are from inception.
New Hampshire: A riot. At every exit and there were maybe 4, it was Liquor and Lottery. Without fail and without exception.
Maine: lots of pictures of cars with headlights on and Moose. Over and over and over again. Add to this that in Northern Maine, the speed limit is 75 and gas is cheap. It was a conundrum. Personally, Maine is mussels and oysters.
And then New Brunswick, Canada. Almost no signage and even the growth looked different. It all appeared calmer and more, well, refined. How can that be with a border crossing the only difference between Maine and NB vs Maine and NH.