Day 5- 7/21: Worcester

Day 5 (7/21) journal.

Got a fairly early start on the day with another hot one cooking. Headed out with jack and tonia to a nearby “rail-trail” that they frequent for runs on the weekend. It was crushed rock and out in the woods- a solid spot for training for them. 10 wasn’t pleasant, but we got through it well enough and enjoyed our (perceived) earned Dunkin’ doughnuts afterward. Lingered over breakfast, then walked around Clark where jack works and the neighborhood nearby. It was getting hotter and more uncomfortable by the hour, so we retreated to the house again with time for me to do some laundry and take a brief nap. Drove a town over to enjoy some ice cream, then drove through downtown Worcester and other parts of town I hadn’t seen yet. I think their general mantra is that it’s alright, but nothing special.

      Dinner down at a barbecue place: smokestack barbecue which was great with good beers on tap as well. Went back to their place and spent out the remaining time playing a little cribbage. It was great to see their new home and catch up with them. It seems like they are making the most of their new digs.

Hit he highway bound for new haven to catch my overnight train. Had Siri direct me to mike’s parent’s house and then dropped my car and got a ride down to the central train station. It’s a beautiful station- like St. Paul’s, but actually in use. 12+ tracks and what looked like multiple departures per hour when the new day flipped over. I thought my train would be dead as it’s an overnight train- not the case in the slightest. I had trouble getting a seat it was so packed. Waiting to depart now, wouldn’t be surprised if I don’t get a ton of sleep. Hoping this won’t end up being a mistake. Never a dull moment at least.