That's how many people currently live in Cavendish, Vermont. Basically, its population is the size of Creekside Middle School! How crazy is that to think about?! I arrived in Cavendish, Vermont yesterday afternoon. The weather here is beautiful; the mountains and greenery are gorgeous and lush. Everyone describes Vermont as beautiful, and they are absolutely right!
This morning I took my "official" tour of Cavendish with a woman named Margo who is the coordinator of the Cavendish Historical Society. We met at the Historical Society Museum on Main Street. From there we walked to the railroad line that Gage and his men worked on in Cavendish. Margo pointed out approximately where the accident would have happened along the line. After checking out the railroad, Margo showed me a couple of houses that existed during Gage's time that are still in Cavendish today. She pointed out a house that stands on the site of the inn where Gage was brought by his men after the accident. At the end of the tour I saw the plaque that memorialized Gage on the 150th anniversary of his accident. Margo was a wonderful tour guide who was able to provide a plethora of information about Gage's life and brain injuries that I hope to incorporate into my documentary. It is so neat to be in Cavendish!
I have fallen in love with Vermont, but tomorrow I head to Boston to begin enjoying the sites there. This post is a bit short because there is no wireless internet available so I'm typing it on the hotel computer. I'll post again from Boston. If anyone has suggestions about where to visit while I'm there, please feel free to leave a comment!
Wow, that first picture looks amazing! I hope your trip is as fun and educational as it looks. Have fun at Harvard!
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