Our hotel had complimentary breakfast so we took advantage of that.
Then we got ready, checked out and went for a walk/run.
Our hotel - the sign must be getting repaired but it was a Best Western.
Jason found a trail that looked good so we drove over there but we couldn't find it where Google said it would be.
We did see some very lovely homes though.
So Jason found another trail - the map was a bit confusing and there weren't really any signs to mark the trail.
We just started walking and hoped for the best.
The fall colors seem like they are just getting started on some of the trees.
It ended up being a nice trail.
Jason took off for a run and I just walked and listened to my book.
The trail kind of abruptly ended so I walked down a residential area for a little ways.
They were beautiful, gigantic homes along the street.
I love the wraparound porch on this one.
I would love to have a home with a wraparound porch or just a huge front porch would even suffice.
There's just something about a porch with comfy furniture to relax in - a big swing is my dream.
Some daisies.
There was a lake just across the street and it seemed like all the houses had private beaches along the lake.
Looks like some pretty fancy homes across the lake as well.
Cute mailbox I saw.
This leads to one of those private beach areas.
Fall is in the air here and I love it.
More lake pictures.
Another fabulous home on the lake.
Jason finished running 6k then met up with me and we walked back to the car together.
Passed this amazing modern looking home.
Not my style but still beautiful and I wouldn't refuse if someone offered it to me.
We missed this place last night because it closed at 8 but since we'd considered it, I was kind of craving pizza so we went there for lunch.
Flying Boar Pizza & Kitchen.
They have a pretty simple menu.
We got the Classico Pizza with pepperoni added.
Looks like they were the winners of the Northeast Pizza Throwdown and we were about to see why.
The pizza was fantastic.
Light, chewy crust, tasty sauce, just the right amount of toppings and crispy pepperoni.
We loved it.
There was an Irish Pub/Restaurant across the street and I just loved how it looked so we went over to get a closer look.
Mick Morgan's was the name of the place - I love all the signs.
I just video'd the back of the building but it was like this all the way around.
A few minutes outside of town, we passed Gillette Stadium where the New England Patriots play so we decided to stop in and check it out.
It's a pretty amazing complex.
There's the stadium area.
Then these stairs lead up to Patriot Plaza.
It's filled with restaurants, shops, activity spots like bowling and axe throwing, there is even a hospital there.
You could see into the stadium a bit.
Then the Tom Brady statue out front.
We took a walk up to Patriot Plaza, had a couple Crumbl cookies along the way.
A pumpkin chocolate chip.
And a gingersnap - this one was the best of the two.
Mural on the side of building.
We checked out the pro shop.
While this stadium seems to be a nicer one than Lambeau, Lambeau had this pro shop beat by a mile.
We hit the road again and not 5 minutes later, I saw a Hobby Lobby so you know I had to make a pit stop there.
Their fall display in the front of the store.
Not only did it look great, but it smelled amazing too.
I love this store so much - I could spend hours in here.
I bought a few things, as much as I figured I could fit in my suitcase then we popped into Trader Joe's as well before hitting the road.
It was about a 1.5 hour drive over to our hotel for tonight.
We are trying to avoid tolls so it takes us a little longer but it also takes us the back highways and roads which I love.
I got to see so many beautiful homes along the way and lovely scenery.
We stopped at Dunkin along the way to get coffees.
This tree on the property was a vibrant red - so pretty.
This is the same tree, just from the other side with the sun shining on it - so beautiful.
It was a very clean store and they had some Halloween decorations up in the store.
I like this skeleton guard.
You could buy the DunKings outfit that Ben Affleck wore in the Dunkin Donut's Superbowl commercial.
I suggested Jason get one for a Halloween costume but he passed.
Perfect
We are staying at the Wellsworth Hotel in Southbridge and we arrived there right around 5 pm.
It was kind of an accidental booking, Jason was looking up places in Rhode Island and this popped into the mixed.
He only realized it wasn't in Rhode Island after it was already booked and we couldn't cancel so here we are.
I think it was a happy accident because the drive here was enjoyable and this hotel is wonderful.
This is the lobby.
This is the courtyard area.
After we got checked in, Jason went for a walk to look for a trail for tomorrow.
He passed some houses that had awesome Halloween decorations.
Art in the hotel.
I like them - just a bunch of random objects in the same color family.
We checked out the gym in the hotel, there were racquetball courts.
And the most gym equipment I've ever see in any hotel fitness center ever.
Jason did a workout at the gym then we went to the pool for a swim and a soak in the hot tub.
It was warm in there and it smelled so good, like cedar.
After our swim, we went to the restaurant in the hotel for a late supper.
I had clam chowder which I've been looking forward to ever since we arrived in Boston and it was very good.
You get oyster crackers here with chowder and I love them.
I had a Harvest salad which had butternut squash, a cranberry goat cheese and cooked apples.
A little on the sweet side but still very good.
Jason had the Chicken club - it was huge and so were their fries.
The fries were cold which was a bummer but overall the food was good.
They have these neat signs to hang on the door of the hotel room if you don't want to be disturbed - what a great idea!
Got a good amount of steps in today.
That's all for today, until next time, be happy!
