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When planning our summer adventure this year, I was stumped. How could I possibly follow up last year’s trip to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia? 

Inspiration struck at a leadership program where we were workshopping different decision making strategies. When practicing decision mapping I decided to work the destination conundrum. That is when I had my lightbulb moment. Why not return to the same area of Canada that we’d so enjoyed last year? 

The most challenging aspect of planning was deciding where to fly in and out of. Nothing quite fit, until I had my next lightbulb moment. When staring at the map I became curious at the distance from Saint John, NB to Bangor, Maine. With the drive being under three hours we had a new endpoint. Plus we could reshape the back end of the trip to add a day at Acadia National Park. This stunning park has been on our bucket list for years.

The hurdle that complicated the front end of the trip, centered around same logistics regarding flights and rental cars that I encountered last year. There were no rental cars available, especially with the added complexity of not only changing provinces but also countries. After trying many, many different combinations and feeling at a loss, I stumbled on the perfect solution to the first leg of our trip. We would repeat last year by flying into Halifax to rent a car. Plus, this had the added bonus of staying at the same hotel as last year that had a water park/slide that Quinn is still talking about. 

My efficiency loving heart was happy with the 10 day itinerary we’d settled on. In short, we would fly into Halifax, Nova Scotia and stay there for a night before driving to York, PEI for two nights. From there we would stay in a dome for a night near Kouchibouguac National Park, NB and before heading to Alma, NB which is the gateway to Fundy National Park. Following this park we would stay one night each in Saint John and Saint Andrew’s, before staying two nights in Ellsworth, ME and exploring Acadia National Park. There’s a lot of switching locations but other than the drive between Halifax and York the majority of our daily drives would be approximately 2 hours. Plus, with scheduling AirBNBs with laundry every two days we were able to pack minimally. This ambitious travel schedule might seem daunting with a 4 year old and 1 year old, but it worked well last year so we wanted to try it again. In hindsight, we learned a lot on this trip about our family and made a very important correlation between ice cream and Quinn’s tantrums that made for some painful evenings but valuable once we were able to correct.

Little did we know, we were about to experience an absolute nightmare of a travel day that all started the night before our flight.

While at my mother-in-law’s for her birthday, I received a notification on my phone that our flight was canceled. We’d booked our flights through our Chase Sapphire Reserve card. The first five years I’ve had this card I’ve only had wonderful experiences, however my last couple of times booking through Chase have been increasingly frustrating. Upon finally getting a hold of a travel agent after being transferred several times and a long hold time they said there was nothing they could do and I should wait till tomorrow to figure something out. After losing an hour talking to Chase, I called Canada Air where I had a much better experience. They found us flights on a different airline (Delta), but the flight times were less than ideal, getting us in after 10 PM with having a really long layover in LaGuardia. I’m not going to lie, tears happened at the lack of a better solution, especially with little kids. 

Nonetheless, the next morning we got to the airport at 10 AM, excited for the day. Boarding went smoothly and we were soon pulled away from the gate, next in line to take off. Unfortunately, that is when the pilot came on the speakers letting us know that flight had been delayed a half hour. So we sat on the runway for the next two hours, weathering delay after delay. Eventually we had to taxi back to the gate where we disembarked the flight. The kids had been great, with Rhett even falling asleep and Quinn watching her shows. Back in the airport, we had about an hour and a half delay, so we decided to go get dinner, hurrying back just in time for what we thought would be boarding, only to encounter another delay. Everyone we talked to was so positive we were on the last delay. We talked to Delta’s chat, gate agents, and customer service, trying to see what options were for tomorrow or even different flights. Deciding to stick with the original flight, especially with how long our layover was supposed to be in LaGuardia, we kept the kids as occupied as we could. The train in Detroit’s Delta Terminal was constantly catching Rhett’s eye and he was thrilled we got to ride it over and over and over again. 

Finally at 7PM, we boarded our flight, only to have the gate agent tell us that there was no room for our carry-ons and they would need to be checked. Even though we were able to keep them with us on the first flight, the agent was adamant. So we relented, only to find the overhead space was barely full. Already exasperated with the long day and not having our bags, our helplessness grew when the pilot came over the speaker just as we’d sat down to let us know we’d been delayed again. Over the next three hours we met with a series of delays from needing to find new pilots and getting more fuel to needing to be taxied out. The kids were both at the ends of their patience as they’d been champs most of the day. In the meantime, I was frantically checking our connecting flight to see what was happening there as we were cutting it close. We also were in contact with the car rental company to let them know of the delays. Finally, at 10 PM, with both kids becoming quite fussy (understandably so), the plane pulled away from the gate, and with the lights dimming, Quinn and Rhett were fast asleep within minutes. The crew on this flight were fantastic! They went above and beyond, getting everyone snacks and radiated such positivity throughout the long day.

A kind flight attendant helped us carry our luggage off the plane since Luke and I had our arms full of sleeping children. It was such a nice gesture after such a long day, I couldn’t help but cry. I promise I’m not usually emotional. Ultimately, despite all the delays and rescheduling, we were not eligible for any compensation or vouchers due to the delays being weather related. 

We finally landed in LaGuardia around midnight, having missed our connecting flight by a mere half hour due to it having its own delays. Our rebooked flight was at 9 am and with the closest available hotel being in New Jersey, our only real option was to sleep at the airport. 

Luke and I carried the kids to a quiet area of the airport and laid them out on a blanket. It was so very cold, but with being separated from our luggage, our extra layers were limited. Luke took the first shift, while I snuggled between the kids. The kids slept soundly, with Rhett sleeping almost to 8:30 am and Quinn only waking up a few minutes before him. Exhausted and frozen, we made our way to our next gate, only to find out our next flight was also delayed. At this point, the nightmare of a travel day seemed like it was never going to end. 

Thankfully the delay was short lived and we soon were landing in Halifax. Quinn was bummed about missing a night at the hotel with the amazing water slide from last year. Soon enough though, we were on the road to Prince Edward Island. 

It was just over a three hour drive to our amazing AirBNB in York, Prince Edward Island. The drive took us through part of New Brunswick before we crossed the eight mile Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island.  The AirBNB was an old farm house with a balcony overlooking the iconic red dirt potato farms and a second balcony overlooking Covehead Bay.

We were so relieved to finally be at our cute little home for the night. We ventured out just before sunset to get ice cream from Harry’s Dairy Den on Tracadie Bay. Afterward we walked along the water until we got to Prince Edward Island National Park and eventually the ocean. The kids had so much fun chasing the waves despite not being in swimsuits. With the sun setting we hurried to our cute AirBNB to finally get some rest after our grueling back to back travel days. 

The next morning, we had a relaxing breakfast on the balcony before starting our adventure for the day. We drove the scenic route along Stanhope Cape and Brackley beaches. We needed a bathroom break for our potty training toddler in North Rustico which turned out to be a wonderful stop. We ended up staying for a relaxing morning playing on playgrounds and taking a walk along the wharf. We stopped in at the North Rustico Wool Company where I found a stunning wool blanket that was made here in Prince Edward Island from the MacAusland’s Woollen Mills. This company has been around since 1932 and still makes these stunning blankets from 100% PEI wool on the vintage machinery. The blanket size we ended up picking is currently limited due to the machinery being broken and the replacement part being difficult to track down. As we were leaving town, we stumbled upon the Blue Mussel Cafe, which might have been one of our best meals of the trip. We were lucky to walk up just as they were opening because there was a line soon after we’d arrived. The restaurant is beautiful with so many windows, even along the ceiling, and the food/drinks were so very good! I had my first (and best) lobster roll of the trip at this cute cafe.  

After our wonderful lunch, we continued on to Cavendish where we stopped for ice cream at COWS Creamery. This ice cream was ranked as one of the top in the world by Tauck World Discovery and Reader’s Digest and it was indeed delicious. COWS Creamery also only uses dairy from PEI cows. The town of Cavendish is also known as the setting of the famous books, Anne of Green Gables. We didn’t stop to explore this site, instead kept driving through to Thunder Cove Beach.

Thunder Cove Beach is a beautiful reddish sand beach that was known for the iconic Teacup Rock formation before it was toppled by Hurricane Fiona in 2022. The kids had a lot of fun running along the beach and we were all happy to be stretching our legs. It was such a beautiful warm day! Perfect for the beach.

Tired, we made the long drive back to the AirBnB. We went back to  Tracadie Bay for dinner at FiN Folk Food where we had a stunning view overlooking the water and I had my second lobster roll of the day.

With the forecast tomorrow being dismal and rainy, we ventured out for one last beach excursion of the day to Brackley Beach. This whole area is just so beautiful, with every beach being picture-perfect. Walking along the beach with the kids running in the waves as the sun set was the perfect end to a long day.

Having loved our AirBnB we were sad to leave in the morning, wishing we had one more day to enjoy the unique area. The hosts were wonderful and so very friendly. We can’t recommend this spot enough, as it was centrally located and the home farm feel.

Thanks to a recommendation from our waitress at the Blue Mussel Cafe, we detoured to Canoe Cove the next morning at low tide. Our waitress had said it was her favorite beach when she was a kid because the tide pools were amazing. She wasn’t kidding and Canoe Cove was my favorite stop of the whole trip. One piece that stands out was that so far in the trip we’d thought we’d seen red sand beaches, but they were nothing compared to the Canoe Cove sand that was a deep dark red. We arrived just as the waters were receding so the tide pools were being created as we were exploring. We saw a small crab scurrying away and Quinn found the tiniest of starfish. Our favorite finds were huge jellyfish with wild colors on the inside. You could spend hours just walking and exploring. The kids (and me) had a blast.

Soon though, it was time for lunch. We made one last stop in Prince Edward Island at Victoria by the Sea. I’d read about this town on several must stop lists and it did not disappoint. The food was well worth the long line at Richard’s Victoria as it was  absolutely delicious. I’ll give you one guess what I ordered. Yes, more lobster rolls. Victoria-by-the-Sea is an absolutely adorable little town right on the ocean that has a touristy feel. Intrigued by the cute area, we wandered down by the pier and up inland to Island Chocolate where Quinn picked out an assortment of treats.

Shortly after leaving Victoria-by-the-Sea we were treated to rain the rest of the day. The drive to our AirBnB was approximately two hours. I really struggled to find an AirBnB or hotel for this portion of our trip. I even looked as far north as Miramichi. I ended up picking a cute dome just south of Kouchibouguac National Park. The Cap Lumiere Geodesic Dome is a beautiful, isolated spot to stay, tucked away in the woods. 

After getting comfortable in the dome we decided to set out again for dinner and to see what we could learn about the national park. Luke picked out the restaurant and I had to laugh when he ended up accidentally picking the most formal spot of the trip. We went to Restaurant Pizza 5 Etoiles in Saint-Louis de Kent. It was cash only so we had to be directed to an ATM at a local bank. The restaurant was set in an elegant old house, but was so cozy. This likely would have been our favorite spot of the trip, but alas the children had other things in mind. After the long day, the kids were not interested in waiting, especially when there were so many rooms and things to explore in the beautiful old house. Luke and I took turns taking Rhett for walks in the rain while we waited for our food. We eventually gave up and boxed the food (which was delicious) to go. 

We stopped at a grocery store to stock up on snacks near the dome and one key difference from Prince Edward Island that we noticed almost right away was the amount of French everywhere from packages and signs to speakers. 

Saint- Louis de Kent is only five minutes from the entrance of Kouchibouguac National Park. Despite the disaster of dinner, we decided to see if the Visitor Center had any available information. It was fairly late at this point and raining hard again, we were surprised to find the visitor center still open. The rangers had such good recommendations and even encouraged us to drive around the park before sunset to see what we could find. We are so thankful we took that advice. Upon leaving the Visitor’s Center, we spotted our first little black bear along the road. Just down the road, we spotted our second bear! It was overcast and drizzly and felt like we had the park to ourselves. 

After consulting the map, we decided to venture to Kelley’s Beach which has a boardwalk and an overall really nice hike to the beach. It felt like a good hike for a rainy evening. The hike out to the beach was perfect for little kids who loved running along the boardwalk. I could see how this area could get packed in warmer weather, especially with the beautiful beach waiting for us at the end of the hike. When leaving the park, we spotted our third black bear.

Back at the dome it continued to rain most of the night. Luke was up late working and Rhett woke up around 1 with his first ever night terror. It was a horrible experience and there was just no consoling him and he didn’t want to be touched at all. What I’ve left out of the story so far was that just three days before our trip, Rhett and I had to make a trip to the emergency room after a fall at bedtime. He had split his lip and needed several stitches. I’m usually a very relaxed parent, but with his lip still so tender and the stitches still healing I was a mess of anxiety as Rhett thrashed about. Eventually Rhett settled and went back to sleep but there was little to no sleep for me, especially with Quinn waking up at dawn. Quinn and I had a lovely morning sitting along the windows of the dome, eating our cereal, and watching the rain continue. We had a lot of fun looking for wildlife and seeing if we might spot any bears walking into our clearing. Quinn loved the dome, and months later when we talk about this trip she tells me all about staying in the dome.

After the nightmare of a night we’d had, we were eager to move on to the next spot. Tired, we had a two hour drive to our next AirBnB in Alma, NB. This little town is the entry for the Bay of Fundy National Park. Huge shout out to our host who was so very kind. She agreed to let us stay there for one night when her limit is usually two nights. We were so grateful for her kindness as there were very limited options otherwise and her cabin was a perfect walking distance to all of Alma. Plus there was a friendly horse next door that the kids loved visiting.

On the way to Alma was Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park, which was one of my most anticipated stops of the trip. Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park is such an iconic spot to view the record breaking tides of this area. Due to the appeal, it should surprise no one that this spot draws huge crowds and as a result was one of Luke’s least favorite spots of the trip. We arrived a couple of hours before low tide, but we were still able to walk on the ocean floor. Even though we were not there at peak time, there were still a ton of people. Thus far on our roadtrip we had almost every spot to ourselves, so it is always an adjustment to have to deal with other people. While the timing worked well for us tide wise, the kids were mid nap. This made walking for Quinn a dramatic request, though as soon as we got to the stairs Quinn couldn’t wait to explore. Walking around the ocean floor was a muddy affair with both kids getting covered in the bright red sand/mud.

Arriving in Alma, we had the coziest little AirBNB. There was a really friendly horse next door and it was within walking distance to everything in town. After settling in, we walked to The Holy Whale Brewery, where Luke had the best Skittle Sour Ale. Before having kids, breweries were one of Luke and I favorite places to explore when on vacation. I can’t remember the last time that we went somewhere with the kids and just relaxed while enjoying a beer. Utilizing our hidden weapon of sticker books, we had a really nice time with the kids while enjoying a drink before we headed to dinner at the Muddy Rudder. The bartender at the Holy Whale has an encyclopedic memory of Star Wars. Seriously, he knew the names of all of the random characters in Quinn’s sticker book, even Jabba the Hutt’s henchmen.   

After dinner we headed out Point Wolfe Beach in the Fundy National Park with the tide coming in. We were surprised that the park was not as remote as we’d anticipated. There was a pool and golf course, along with many other amenities. It did not have the traditional national park feel we are used to. Point Wolfe Beach was a short walk downhill, but with evening coming on, so did the slugs. Quinn was equal parts delighted and grossed out with the bright yellow slugs that we were having to zig zag around on the path. This scenic beach was all stones, much to the delight of Rhett. We spent a peaceful hour watching the sun set, while Rhett practiced throwing rocks as far as he could. 

The next morning we picked up breakfast at Kelly’s Bake Shop. We’d gotten delicious chocolate chip cookies here the day before and the cinnamon roll this morning was the perfect way to start the day. 

We drove through Fundy National Park to the Fundy Trail Provincial Park. This was a stunning drive that was on and off along the coast. Our first stop in the provincial park was the Walter Glen Gorge. It turned out to be the longest quarter mile hike ever. Quinn is proving to be as cranky as Luke when waking up from naps. It was hot and sunny along the hike, and we ended up in a battle of wills that Quinn ended up winning. Though a good reminder for me to pick my battles more carefully. Quinn so badly wanted to ride in the carrier I’d brought for Rhett. It was a Tula carrier that worked wonderfully to carry Rhett on my back. Quinn was green with jealousy every time we put Rhett in the pack. In the photo below you can see her sitting in the path in full tantrum mode because she wanted to ride. Once I relented and let Quinn take Rhett’s place, the hike was much more enjoyable and Quinn was so pleased.

Continuing through the park, the road made its way along the coast, where we unexpectedly had to drive in and out of fog. Luke had to unexpectedly stop for a quick work meeting, so the kids and I all got out to explore Long Beach as the tide was going out. There was the sweetest park employee who showed the kids all the different shells and rocks to look at on the beach. She really made this stop memorable and special. Quinn was so excited to show her all the treasures she found, and Beverly even had a surprise waiting for both kids when they came back. She told us about Fundy Wishing stones which are stones with a white circle on them. You have to make a wish and leave them on the beach for it to come true. Quinn still talks about these stones months later and looks for them everywhere from fields to other beaches. 

After leaving the park, our next stop was the sea caves in St. Martins. With everything we’d packed into this day, I didn’t think we’d be able to hit this area at low tide but thankfully we had arrived just in time. Rhett was sleeping so Quinn and I were able to have our own little adventure. We went slow, navigating the water that was still leaving with the tide, jumping from rock to rock. We even had to take off our shoes to wade through knee high water at one point. It was such a nice little adventure with her.

That night we stayed in Saint John at our first hotel of the trip. I’d picked this hotel in particular so the kids could play in the pool and go down the water slide. We had been pushing it hard and everyone was tired. 

After the long day yesterday, we were due for something more relaxing. After breakfast went for a long swim in the hotel pool, though the slide proved to be a bit big for Quinn and Rhett. Our drive to St. Andrews was a little over an hour and with the weather forecast projected to be quite hot, I was looking for a good beach along the way. Right in the middle of the drive was New River Provincial Park. We arrived at high tide, so the beach was small, but by the time we were getting ready to head out the tide started receding, leaving a stunning sandy beach. The kids had such a great time and it was the perfect relaxing day. We ended up having lunch and ice cream at the grill at the beach. 

That night we were staying in the Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews. Before we checked into our hotel, we did one of the coolest things. We visited Ministers Island which is just off the shore by St. Andrews. This island is special as it is accessible twice a day at low tide by car. To get there you have to drive across a land bridge that is covered by ocean most of the day. We happened to arrive in St. Andrews just at low tide and were one of the first cars across. The island was owned by a railroad barron who helped build the trans Canada railroad. On Ministers Island he built an innovative farm and a massive summer house. This property has been well maintained, with the barn being a true work of art. It should be no surprise that this was Luke’s favorite part of the trip and as a whole the island, from the barns, house, bathhouse, and landscaping was all amazing to visit. The drive across the land bridge was so cool but a bit harrowing, as Luke got caught in the sand and we had our tires spin. 

When looking for somewhere to stay in St Andrews the options were limited. The Algonquin was really the only option so I booked it without doing much research. We were blown away when we first saw the elegant old hotel. Not only was it stated, but as Quinn delightedly pointed out, it  had not one but two pools with a huge water slide. We could have stayed in this area a week and with everything being so welcoming. There was so much for the kids to do. We had a delicious dinner at Braxton’s Restaurant & Bar after deciding to stay close to the hotel. Afterward we made our way to the pools. Both pools were too deep for Quinn and she was scared of the slide so we didn’t swim for long before heading back to the room for the evening. Lots of snuggles were had at the end of a wonderful day.

The next morning, we headed back to the pool where we spent well over an hour splashing and having fun. Quinn conquered her fear of the water slide and went down dozens of times. We would take turns going and my legs were so sore from the many steps. 

After leaving the hotel we ventured into town to visit the St. Andrews Brewing Company. We got pizza for lunch at King Street Pizza to enjoy at the brewery. Again, sticker books to the rescue as we had a nice, long lunch before heading into Maine. 

While crossing the border was easy, the drive to Elliston felt long. We took a scenic route along the coast, but after spending the whole trip so far enjoying beautiful coastlines we probably should have prioritized the more efficient route. We were staying in an old farm house in Elliston for the next two days. I agonized trying to decide where to stay for this portion of the trip as housing is crazy around this area. Staying near the park was expensive and had limited options, so we decided to stay in Elliston due to it only being 30 minutes from the park. 

Acadia National Park has been on my wishlist for as long as I’ve been traveling. After settling in at the AirBnB we were planning to head into the park to scope it. Unfortunately, there was a terrible traffic jam due to an accident that shut down all main roads into the park. After spending some time getting dinner and going to the grocery store for supplies we decided to try the park again. As it was close to seven at night we were surprised to have the park pretty much to ourselves. We adventured along the Park, eventually stopping at the Thunder Hole. It was low tide so the waves were not huge or thundering making it a little underwhelming. We continued along, taking everything in, excited for our big day exploring tomorrow.

We had reserved morning tickets to Cadillac Mountain which was the driving force for us to get out of the house early. A suggestion for anyone reading this is to pull up your tickets early. There is no cellular service in the area and I hadn’t pulled up the tickets before we got to the gate. Thankfully the park ranger was able to look up our names. Our time on the mountain was so much fun. We explored all over. No wonder this mountain is so popular. The views were breathtaking no matter where you were looking. Also, you’ll see Quinn won the carrier debate again.

After exploring Cadillac Mountain we retraced the same route we went the night before, though we were shocked by all of the traffic. There were cars everywhere., especially at Sand Beach. After our quiet time in Canada this difference was jarring and uncomfortable. We couldn’t escape this area fast enough.

With two kids under four, we likely wouldn’t be up for many hikes, especially with those crowds. I had wanted to do something different for the kids that hopefully got us out on the water. I ended up finding a wildlife tour to one of the lobster islands out of North East Harbor. We headed to the harbor early to get a quick lunch at The Colonel Restaurant and Bakery. The tour itself was wonderful. At the beginning of the tour they handed out a laminated sheet with all the wild life you could see from eagles to seals. We ended up seeing almost all the wildlife on the sheet. We saw so much wildlife and stunning scenery. Quinn loved seeing the birds and seals. My favorite was spotting four jellyfish when we docked at Great Cranberry Island. We only had 40 minutes on the small island, so after a recommendation from our tour guide we walked up to the post office and sent out post cards to the grandparents and to our house. Even months later now Quinn points out her postcard. Plus she loves that she got to pick out Buzzlight Year stamps. We had such a great time and getting to see the Great Cranberry Island was special. I’m so glad we decided to spend our afternoon on this adventure. 

After our tour we continued to drive around the park to South West Harbor. After stopping for ice cream at the Salt Shop, we turned back to the more popular part of the park. In the morning when we’d driven the Park Loop Road it was pure chaos. Cars were everywhere. Now as it was closer to seven at night, we had the luxury of having the park to ourselves. Exhausted after our long day, our only stop was Sand Beach and we were so very happy we did. Well to be completely honest, Quinn was initially over the action packed day and was adamant that she did not want to go to the beach. As soon as her toes touched the water though she was full of joy and laughter. Rhett and Quinn got thoroughly soaked and sand covered one last time. It was such a fitting end to the trip. They had so much fun running in the waves. The beach itself was stunning. No wonder it is such a popular destination at Acadia National Park. We were grateful that it felt like we had the beach to ourselves. Tired and happy, we drove through Bar Harbor and made our way back to the AirBNB to pack for our flight the next evening.

We had been blessed with beautiful weather with our one and a half days in Acadia National Park. As such it felt fitting that we woke up to heavy rain all day on our travel day. Before heading to Bangor, I had hoped to explore Tidal Falls Preserve to see if we could find any starfish. Thankfully we had a break in the weather when we got to the preserve so we got out of the car one last time. After 30 minutes of scrambling over rocks I’d almost given up seeing any starfish. A kind local man who was also out looking for starfish helped us spot a lavender one and two red ones. The tide was coming in when we were visiting which limited our exploring.

Driving to Bangor, we stopped for lunch at Mason’s Brewing Company. The food was fantastic and the building was huge. With several hours to go before our flight, after lunch we drove to the heart of Bangor where we made a stop at Stephen King’s house. I’m not going to lie. It felt a little strange to be stopping at this random (gorgeous) house in the middle of the pouring rain to get a picture. We were not the only ones completing this strange quest, with at least three other families making the same pilgrimage. After my fangirling quest was complete, we continued downtown where we spent the last few hours before our flight at the Maine Discovery Museum. The kids had a great time exploring and playing. Such a relaxing way to end our action packed trip.

The flight to Detroit was nonstop and so very smooth compared to our last flight experience ten days before. We had a wonderful trip filled with good food and amazing scenery. We fell in love with Prince Edward Island and can’t wait to go back.  Beaches were an unexpected theme throughout our trip. I think we were in the water every day of our adventure. I’m already plotting our next Canadian/United States roadtrip for next summer. 

Let me know what question you have! In typical analytical chemist fashion I over analyzed so much of this trip and could talk about it for days.