Katy and her kids visited over our birthday weekend. We had hoped to do Boda Borg, but the week before their arrival BB had to close due to COVID increases. Instead we enjoyed late fall outdoor activities. This was the start of a 22-mile ride through Lexington up the Battle Road to Concord, across to Bedford, and back home down the Minuteman Bikeway.
The last time Katy and celebrated together was #40. On our 46th b-day, we still didn't know who would be our 46th POTUS.
Up to Ipswich and the Crane estate
For years I have wanted to head out to western Mass for their annual cider event, Cider Days, held on the 1st Saturday in November. Katy, Heather, and I dumped the kids and headed out there. This year the orchards accommodated COVID precautions, such as offering drive-by tastings. These were 4 fresh ciders that could be bought by the gallon for homebrewing. They were...interesting.
This is the most well-known MA cidery and its hard ciders were a hit
So many apple varieties at this place, including one called Davey
Ever been to a taphouse with only cider flights on the menu? Artifact Cider Project introduced us to a variety of styles. Katy noted that some have a wang and some don't and we preferred the wangless ones.
New Salem Orchards served up its one variety in glass growlers and it was the best of the day.
On the road we heard that Pennsylvania had been called for Biden
Apples, cider doughnuts, fresh cider, and hard cider - that's a complete haul from a day at the orchards
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