MyJourneyin50States: Walking on Elm Street in New Hampshire

I was excited to go to Manchester, New Hampshire, to wrap up my New England states. Manchester is not the capital, but it is the largest city in New Hampshire.

I walked on the famous "Elm Street" in that nice afternoon weather. Elm Street, the city's main thoroughfare, is "the longest dead-end street in the US." I was surprised that there were few people in downtown. Nevertheless, I did enjoy my walk.

The "Dean Avenue" had caught my attention with its very narrow size. The historic "Seethe Old Mill District" on the Merrimack River was fascinating. It was an old industrial building used for business offices, restaurants, and a university.

At the Veterans Memorial Park, I met a couple from "Glory of the Lord Ministry." The gentleman was a presidential candidate. They go to the park in their free time to lead a bible and prayer group. We chatted for a while, and they were nice to say a prayer for me.

I bought chocolate at the famous Granite State Candy shop for Mary, had dinner at Portland Pie, then I went back to my hotel. I ended my day relaxing with my favorite jacuzzi and a great sunset view from my window.

It was a busy weekend because of graduation events. I was lucky to get a hotel room because somebody had canceled. Unfortunately, I didn't get the first flight on my way back to New York. I had to wait for a couple of hours to get on the next flight. My waiting time was well spent anyway doing my training.

New Hampshire is famous for outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, snowmobiling. So next time I come back, maybe I can try those adventures.