walkabout.

we are tahnee and oscar. together we wanderlust. this is our journey. follow us as we explore. #TahneeAndOscarUSA

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We made it to Boston!

After 20 days, 4161 miles, 6696 kms, 85 driving hours, $513.32 in fuel, 198.8 gallons, 17 US states, 2 countries, and 1 visa we made it!

We had an absolute ball, and got to see some absolutely amazing places. We did most of the driving in 13 days, as Oscar successfully got his visa in Canada, and then we had a couple more chill days on the farm (DaCy Meadow).

The car was great, and was almost without hiccup apart from one broken headlight. It was exceptionally comfortable to sleep in and was great to camp in the numerous times that we did.

We had a great last drive today from the farm (4hrs) and have settled in to a beautiful AirBnB in Boston. Cynthia has trained us well, and we have continued the home cooking theme on our first night, enjoying a delicious steak and vegies.

Oscar starts work on Monday, and we will spend the next few days winter shopping, house hunting and enjoying the halloween festivities.

Thanks for following our journey, till next time.

Tahnee and Oscar

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We also passed this awesome yellow house. Have I mentioned I like the colour yellow? 💛🏫

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On route to Boston. Rain drops on the windscreen, stormy sky, and splashes of YELLOW. 💛🚕

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I was lucky enough to spend a week with Dave and Cynthia at DaCy Meadow Farm in Westport, NY. Oscar wasn’t so lucky as he had to go to Montreal, but he did get to spend the last two nights at DaCy Meadow, after returning from Canada.

I had a week full of great conversations, delicious food and new experiences. Calving a pumpkin. Chasing stubborn teenage chickens around the coup. Watching a high school soccer game, while confusing the locals by wearing one school’s jacket and cheering for the other school (they were the under-dogs). 

It was pretty much a week of cooking ‘localvore’. Cynthia taught me a lot about American style home cooking, from crispy pie crust to delicious apple sauce. We even made my first pumpkin pie which was very yummy! I had a ball, and we shared many laughs and funny un-co moments while collecting the chicken eggs. 

Oh and we had the most amazinggg pork chops on our last night, topped with our delish home made apple sauce - so so good.

Dave and Cynthia made us feel so welcome and we have officially found our US home. We really had the best time and we will be heading back super soon. 

If you want, check out their website below! (recently edited by Oscar)

DaCy Meadow Farm Westport, NY dacymeadowfarm.com

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First pumpkin pie. Couldn’t wait for a photo before eating it. Tastes like ‘Fall’. 🍁😀🎃 -Tahnee

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My first one! 🎃 -Tahnee

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Such a big boy. 🐄

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Cooked up a storm today at DaCy Meadow Farm. Not featured: mashed butternut pumpkin (aka squash), pan grilled Brussels sprouts, and yummy beetroot.

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While I wait for my visa I decided that I would try and see as much of Montreal as I could. Being the nerd I am, I decided to try and visit some museums and galleries, so I bought a 3day pass to seem them all. This morning I went to the Museum of contemporary art (which was excellent). Oscar

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While Oscar is off in Montreal waiting on his visa I am in Westport, NY. I am staying at an Airbnb on Dave and Cynthia's farm called DaCy Meadow Farm. They are both so lovely. I've explored their farm with chickens, cows and two goats. Today Cynthia has taught me how to make apple sauce, blueberry cobbler and potato and leek soup. We are having a feast tonight with some of the other guests.

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On Friday Tahnee and I split paths. I headed via bus to Montreal to get my Visa, and Tahnee went to a farm homestay. My visa got approved and hopefully I will be able to return to the USA in the next few days (Monday or Tuesday)

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We went out for a special lunch to remember my Uncle Brian who would have been 71 today. We miss you very much. #tumblr http://ogem.co/1kw3hWw

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Loved the autumn colours while learning about the battles at Saratoga.

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We stayed at this really pretty secluded camp spot last night. Autumn leaves covering the ground!

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Had a beautiful little walk about the wildlife sanctuary looking for bald eagles! #TahneeandOscarUSA #tumblr http://ogem.co/1M5eYJB

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We got very cold and wet. But it was worth it. So much fun!

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We made it to Niagara Falls!