Another early morning, I was up and on the road by 7.30am. Today I was going to be driven to Montréal by David from Humanware. I had to get from my hotel in Boston to his house, about an hours north. I arrive at David’s house just after eight. We then hit the road for the five hour drive north. As we drive north we leave Massachusetts, and travel through New Hampshire where we stop for some breakfast in a little town called Lincoln. We continue north passing through Vermont before entering Canada. The countryside undulates with high peaks and rolling mountains. The high peaks remain covered in snow, with evidence of the last major snow storm stilled piled on the side of the road. The trees are denuded of their warm foliage and appear to stand stark naked, cold and freezing, yearning for spring’s warmth. It will come, but not just yet. We pass a frozen lake, it’s stark whiteness resembling hundreds of adjoined ice skating rinks. As we drive we discuss music, concerts, technology, politics, careers and the low vision and blindness sector. A short five hours later we arrive in Drummondville in Québec.
This is where humanware have their main headquarters. It also houses their warehouse, where much of the construction of the devices they provide is undertaken. David showed me around and introduces me to the staff on site and takes me through the process. It’s an engaging and interesting tour. As our afternoon winds down, David summons the troops, and we enjoy the life French style meal in downtown Drummondville. After dinner, we drive to Montréal, about 90 minutes, and check into the hotel and call it a night.
