Our final stop on our cross country trip was New Haven/East Haven, Connecticut. We didn't originally intend to make CT the last stop, but as we traveled Luke's college schedule solidified. Orientation was going to take place August 18-20 and classes would start on the 23rd. We adjusted our course and calendar to make sure Luke would be at the University of New Haven in time to get acquainted with the campus and attend the new student orientation. It was also an opportunity to visit my in-laws on the beach in East Haven.
It was a quick 2-day shot from the Chicago area, through Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, to Connecticut. By this time, we were all tired of being on the road. We made it arriving on Tuesday, August 17th.
We attended some of the family events and helped Luke navigate some of the unfinished paperwork. Also, we checked out some of the campus restaurants, and took a look at the College of Engineering building. While at Jim and Marie's we had a chance to swim in the ocean, eat ice cream, and visit.
We thought Luke might attend his orientation and then come home with us for one last weekend. After the first day of orientation, it became clear Luke was there to stay. On Friday, 8/20 after 5 weeks of travel, we headed home to Vermont. We left our son on his college campus with a big smile. He ran off to catch up with his fellow engineering students, as they all got to know each other.
GO LUKE! GO CHARGERS!
- Aaron
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