10/15-10/16: Vermont

Our stay in Vermont was one of the quicker stops in a state! The drive from Maine to Vermont was a long drive in comparison to the rest of the ones we had been doing in the New England states. However, the views of fall foliage while driving through Vermont made every second worth it!

The store that was right near where we took these pictures had a huge variety of maple syrup goodies that we drooled over...and bought just a few. Outside they had a giant red chair that we both, of course, had to climb in. ;)

We stayed with some of my (Nicole's) parents' college friends. Love being able to connect with people who have known me since I was born. At the end of our evening we spent time looking at old photographs of when I was a wee one. :) We also enjoyed a couple games of sequence, laughing and talking with each other.

The next day our hostess drove us to see Robert Frost's grave and the church near the gravesite which was the first church established in Vermont. It had amazing history--and you could even see where the boys would engrave in the wood when they got bored during the service. ;)

Then she treated us to a trip up the Bennington Monument where we captured additional gorgeous views of the red and orange hillsides. Wow do I love a New England fall!

Our time concluded with delicious sandwiches from a local deli. Mm