Left Vermont in rain and fog but cleared up in Albany Stopped at a rest stop on Jersey Turnpike and discovered a talking vending machine. As you walk by it says where are you going. Do t you want some cake. I didn’t see any prices
Took a little over 7 hours to get home. Could not believe all the traffic on the Garden State and Jersey Turnpike. Traffic has really increased over the years
While we were gone the landscaped mowed around the ponds. Sure looks different
Last day in Vermont and it was beautiful. We both got massages and then stopped in Manchester to check out the new bridge and Riverwalk. Then stopped at H N Williams store and last stop at Prentiss Pond
Went out to dinner and found a better place to get a picture of the bridge
The day started put grey and rainy
Decided to head to Weston to Vermont Country Store. Once we got over the mountain it started to rain but rain let up so we didn’t get wet walking to the store. We just bought some chocolate goodies
Then we stopped at Hapgood Pond. They must have drained part of the pond to build an observation deck
Since most of the local restaurants are closed we decided to head to Pawlet to a great country store for some sandwiches for dinner. There was a butcher block and candy display cabinets that reminded me of our family store
Then headed back to the Inn where it hadn’t rained
Another beautiful day in Vermont. We went to Emerald Lake State Park. Most of the parks in Vermont close after the second weekend in October so you have to park outside the gate and walk in
Then this afternoon we went to a play at the Dorset Playhouse to see The Minutes. What a talented group of people
Then we went to check out the new fire engine. I couldn’t get a good shot Love the Teddy bear
Another beautiful fall day. We didn’t do much today since we did a lot of driving yesterday. We did go to my favorite bookstore The Northshire in Manchester. There were lots of people of all ages there. It was great to see so many people there
View from the Squire House this afternoon
Left Stowe and headed to Dorset. I wanted to stop in Waitsfield to take a photo of the covered bridge. We missed the turn to the bridge so pulled into a road a little further down the road and we had a great side view of the bridge. Not sure which photo I like the best
Then we stopped just outside of Killington at Thundering Falls. There is a nice boardwalk to the falls. We didn’t think there would be much water going over the falls because of the drought but were pleasantly surprised
Last full day in Stowe. We drove thru the Notch again and then went looking for covered bridges. First bridge was on a farm and we could not get close enough. On the way to the second bridge I spotted a barn in the distance and had Michael stop. Got a great shot. Think it’s the best so far.
Second coveted bridge was right alongside the Lamoille Rail Trail in Cambridge Junction. The trail is 94 miles long and connects 18 towns from Swanton to St Johnsbury. Then onto the Red Covered Bridge. Rode around on a lot of dirt roads on our way to the Fisher Covered Bridge. Then took the long way back to Stowe
View from the great room of the Inn
It stopped raining and the sun came out and blue skies. We headed to Waterbury Center Park only to discover it was closed. So we headed to Camels Hump State Park. It was a pretty ride to the park even though it’s past peak. We decided to hike the Camels Hump View Trail It’s a short hike. 3/4 of a mile. Lots of pretty views but we didn’t see Camels Hump. There was a spur off the trail that was not marked and looked steep that we didn’t take so that could have given us the view. We plan to go back next time we are in the area
After a short break at the Inn we headed to Stowe. There weren’t as many people there today
It was a little damp and rainy but we ventured out. First stop covered bridge by the path
Views from both sides of the bridge
Love the reflections
Then onto Emily’s Bridge which is supposed to be haunted. There was a lot of people there taking pictures and had to wait to get a clear shot
Then we went in search of a red barn didn’t find it but I did get some other great shots
Then we headed back to Stowe and was surprised to see we could get a shot of the church. I had seen pictures of this scene on Facebook but didn’t know where photo was taken
Another view of the church. We have been to Stowe lots of time over the years but never went on path behind the church. It’s where the 5 mile path starts.
Then back to the Inn
Stopped at the Hudson River Maritime Museum. We both enjoyed it. Was disappointed to discover that we could not see the Kingston lighthouse from shore. You have to go on a boat tour but we didn’t have the time. So copied picture from the website
Then we headed to the Saugerties Lighthouse. It’s now a bed and breakfast so you can’t go inside. It’s about a half mile walk to the lighthouse
Hudson River
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