JUNE 21 - 24
Saturday June 21 st - Our next move was 62 miles to Concord, NH where we camped at Great Meadows Campground. As we were setting up camp the cutest dog at the site next to us came out to greet us followed by his lovely owner Judy. We really enjoyed getting to know Judy who was traveling around the US in her camper van with a goal to visit all the states. She and “Chief” were a great team but missing their third family member Gary, Judy’s spouse who recently passed. We left to see the Canterbury Shaker Museum. We enjoyed a guided tour of the village and learned so much about the faith of this community. Their primary beliefs were rooted in 1) equality in all ways; gender, race, etc, 2) sharing of all possessions except clothing, 3) celibacy, 4) pacifism, 5) confession of sins, 6) separation from the world, and 7) simplicity. They were known for their strict daily schedule with specific times for work, worship, meals and other activities, always with men and women separa...