Between seminars last week, Seth and I took a three night excursion to Vermont. Besides my annual retreats to Londonderry, VT, we really haven't spent much time in this fabulous little state. Dodging rain drops, we found plenty to do outside as well as indoors.
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| Along scenic Route 100 we took a quick stop at Moss Glen Falls |
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| A short hike through Notch Brook (near Stowe) before the evening rain |
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| Some of these plants had very interesting patterns and multiple tiers |
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| We stayed two nights in Stowe. Being Vermont, of course there was a recreational path to jog along in the morning! |
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Stowe, VT
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| We took a nice, long morning hike at the Notch up to Sterling Pond. It was super steep and very wet! | |
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mountain pond wasn't all that interesting, but it was a fun and
slightly scary hike (I was afraid a thunderstorm would come along at any
moment while we were scrambling on the slippery rocks!) | | | | | | | |
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| Wow! That is one determined tree! |
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| To reward our hiking efforts, we indulged in some of Vermont's finest culinary treats, beginning with a tour of the Ben and Jerry's Factory! |
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| Ben and Jerry's tour |
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| The Flavor Graveyard |
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| There were some classic flavors here, like chocolate peanut butter cookie dough! |
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| Just around the corner was the Cabot Cheese Annex. It was such a shame to be stuck inside the shop with dozens of samples during a downpour! |
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| Cold Hollow Cider Mill |
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| This place is known for its cider donuts :o) |
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| A covered pedestrian bridge at Stowe |
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| People in VT are proud of their Green Mountain Coffee!! |
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| Our hotel. Even with the Living Social Deal it probably wasn't worth it... |
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| At least the hotel has a lovely, old library to hide from the rain |
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