Aug 16
Decided to stay around this area today because it is so quintesentially New England; clapboard homes, white picket fences and tall church spires against the green mountain backdrop. We took a drive up some of the mountain roads with lots of switchbacks (hairpins to those back home) and we will never look at Cheddar Gorge in the same light again! On our tour we found some lovely covered bridges - a la Bridges of Madison County mode - and they are quite unique, worth the extra driving. Saying that it is so relaxing to wander around on 'narrow' roads and not interstates! Some of the views are breathtakingly beautiful, another of those must see destinations!
Next stop, Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory in Waterbury. A really fun tour with an enthusiastic, whacky guide! Dreadful jokes - why has a milking stool got three legs? Because the cow has got the udder! A nice guy nevertheless! Informative and fun with the added bonus of free Ben and Jerry's ice cream to finish, can't be bad. Back to Stowe to a malt shop for yet more ice cream but the added bonus that it is a 50s style cafe with rock and roll memorabelia inset into the tables. Our table was full of Elvis Presley things so, yes, I have taken the obligatory photos for those who may be interested....
Fitch Hill Inn, Hyde Park, Vermont is one of those incredibly lucky finds you happen across occasionally. Julie and John, our hosts, are so warm and friendly you really don't want to leave. Sadly we must tomorrow, but if anyone is in this neck of the woods looking for accommodation that is warm, comfortable with magnificent breakfasts, then this is the place for you!
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How much ice cream! So where are you off to now? Are you winding down or still traveling? see you soon xL
Well done to Mum for doing the stairs in the Empire State, not only because of her asthma but also because I've been on them and they are narrow dark and dingy. had taken the for sale sign down after mummy kindly bought me nice things in NYC but since they've been to Ben & Jerry's I think it's going to have to go back on the market!
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