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Nat takes her weights to weird places

I definitely snuck down to our car last Saturday morning to get some dumbbells. The oak stairs at the bed and breakfast creaked with each step.

Out of consideration for the guests below us, Michel and I modified our workout to be low impact.

Plain 5 lb dumbbells sit in front of a blue antique glass beauty set that includes a perfume sprayer. Boxes of Chanel No. 5 sit in the background.

We washed up then took our bags and weights to the car. Other guests, decked out in cycling gear were enjoying the 7 course breakfast. We went for a walk until our seating time.

It was worth the wait.

Breakfast of oatmeal, fruit, smoothie, coffee, juice all served in crystal drinks ware and blue and white chins. There were croissants and soufflé too!

As our trip through New Brunswick continued we worked out in the kitchen of our next stay.

This open kitchen meant we easily fit two sweaty humans in there.

The best spot, bar none, has been the two workouts on the deck of my parents’ house. They overlook the St Croix River that forms the US border with Maine.

5 lb dumbbells sit on the deck railing. Beyond is the lush riverbank.

Was is a bit quirky to pack our dumbbells into the car?

Yes.

Was it awkward?

Sometimes.

Was it worth it?

Absolutely.

We had committed to doing a 4 week strength program. I wanted to figure out how to make it work on our vacation.

It felt good to keep the consistency. It was fun to figure out when & where. Our families were very supportive.

I’ll definitely keep fitness as part of my vacation planning in future.

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