New England is exceptional, the land of colonial history, temperate summers, windy coasts, and seemingly endless scenery that will steal your breath for an alarming length of time.

Our expedition along the waterfront of Lake Seneca elicited apprehensive excitement as Drew and I adjusted to our new life on the road. It also was accompanied by rain. Lots and lots of rain.

RV life doesn't always go as planned. When our home on wheels parked us in Watkins Glen, NY, we recharged our souls with some cow cuddling, and paired it with a bit of research on animal friendship.