![Wayland Historical Society Executive Director Scarlett Hoey explains the history of the Cochituate Gatehouse.
"The exterior is still a nice monument to remember buildings [involved in] water history," Hoey said. "We all drink lots of water, and it's such an important resource that we kind of take for granted nowadays."](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_2024-1200x800.jpg)
Magnetic chessboard: Nothing says nerd like traveling with a magnetic chessboard.
Snacks: Gotta have snacks.
Portable tissues: Tissue, toilet paper, napkin, plate and a band aid, you name it – it’s useful.
Book: Always grab a book you bought years ago that you think all smart people need to read, but you still haven’t.
Towel: Arthur Dent says “Always travel with a towel.”
iPad: I should say it’s to look at pictures of my kids and to Skype with my wife while I’m traveling, but let’s be real: I just need to keep playing Clash of the Clans.
Passports: Best part of being a dual citizen is you get to pick the friendliest country’s passport.
American Express card: Two percent rebate on travel. I could use the rebate to buy more snacks.
