Posted on June 20, 2024 by lynmicphoto

June 20, 2024

Another very hot and humid day. Decided to drive to Brandon. We have never been there and the innkeepers recommended it. We drove along Route 40. It was very scenic and there were several lakes

We missed the turn off for Route 73 but we discovered another covered bridge on alternate road

Loved all the hot air balloons

There was a nice little park in town

Not all the churches in Vermont are white

Then we headed to Weston

Not much water going over the dam

Old building by the mill

Then we stopped at The Vermont Country Store. We have been there numerous times and it’s usually very crowded but not today

June 19, 2024

Posted on June 19, 2024 by lynmicphoto

A very warm humid day. Temperatures hit 90. Dorset Union Store is great. We love their sandwiches and cookies

June 18, 2024

Posted on June 18, 2024 by lynmicphoto

It’s 6:30 pm and it’s 86 degrees in Vermont and it’s going to be hot and humid for next few days

Stopped at the Northshire Bookstore – my favorite bookstore. They have a new section Blind Date with a Book.

Staying at the Squire House again. Owners told us it was our 17th visit

June 17, 2024

Posted on June 17, 2024 by lynmicphoto

Last morning at the Stone Hill Inn. This time we stayed in the Cotton Brook room

Waterfalls in Pawlett Vermont

Loved the sign on this shop in Rochester Vermont

June 16, 2024

Posted on June 16, 2024 by lynmicphoto

Last day in Stowe. Did two loads of wash. Went to farmers market and bought some maple caramel bourbon popcorn. Then we spent afternoon relaxing outside by the gardens. It was another beautiful day. Wish rest of our trip it would be this nice but heat wave is on its way

Daisies are my favorite and there are lots of them

June 14, 2024

Posted on June 14, 2024 by lynmicphoto

Started the day in downtown Stowe. I have a picture of church from a distance but decided to take one from the front of church

Starbucks is now in Stowe along with 4 other coffee shops

Next up another covered bridge

View from the bridge

Then onto the Stowe Toll Road. It cost over $51 to drive the 4.5 miles to the top of Mt Mansfield. Beautiful views of the Adirondack Mountains

There is a small ledge on back of red pole for you to place your phone so you can set a timer and take a photo of you in the background.

Then back to the Inn. It was a beautiful afternoon we sat outside. View from just outside our room

Then off to dinner at the Backyard

June 13, 2024

Posted on June 13, 2024 by lynmicphoto

Had to take a picture of this place before we left Bennington. We asked our server at breakfast if she knew what it originally was. She said she didn’t know. All she knew was that it was an historic site and could not be demolished. Guess they need Chip and JoAnna

Was surprised to see two fairly new birdhouses and a dry flower arrangement on front porch

We have both decided to stop in Bellows Falls for some coffee and chai tea Stopped at a great cafe

We had stopped at Bellows Falls years ago It’s really changed. There a lot of nice shops. We picked up some glass items at a great craft shop

Next stop King Arthur’s Flour

Stopped at their cafe to get some cold water and discovered

Next stop Simon Pearce. Great display as you walk in the front door

Love all the glass trees

Covered bridge is right alongside Simon Pearce

Made it to Stowe at 4 pm just in time to check in to Stone Hill Inn. One of our favorite bed snd breakfasts.

Garden right outside our room

Another moose. Still hope to see a real one before we leave

Went out to dinner at Doc Ponds and as we pulled into parking lot someone told us to careful there was a bear in the tree. It was hard to get a good shot of the bear but the hamburgers were delicious

June 13, 2024

Posted on June 13, 2024 by lynmicphoto

We have both decided to stop in Bellows Falls for some coffee and chai tea Stopped at a great cafe

We had stopped at Bellows Falls years ago It’s really changed. There a lot of nice shops. We picked up some glass items at a great craft shop

Next stop King Arthur’s Flour

Stopped at their cafe to get some cold water and discovered

Next stop Simon Pearce. Great display as you walk in the front door

Love all the glass trees

Covered bridge is right alongside Simon Pearce

June 13, 2024

Posted on June 13, 2024 by lynmicphoto

We have both decided to stop in Bellows Falls for some coffee and chai tea Stopped at a great cafe

We had stopped at Bellows Falls years ago It’s really changed. There a lot of nice shops. We picked up some glass items at a great craft shop

Next stop King Arthur’s Flour

Stopped at their cafe to get some cold water and discovered

Next stop Simon Pearce. Great display as you walk in the front door

Love all the glass trees

Covered bridge is right alongside Simon Pearce

June 12, 2024

Posted on June 12, 2024 by lynmicphoto

Beautiful day today. Started out looking for covered bridges. Then went to Bennington Monument. We have seen it from a distance but never close up. Then to Robert Frost’s home where he lived in the 1920’s where he wrote Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. Last stop the Old First Church. Which was completed in 1805. They are in the midst of a major renovation project so there is a lot of scaffolding. Will have to stop once project is finished and hopefully we will be able to see the inside. Robert Frost’s grave is behind the church