Rx: Rest and Recreation

It is spring in Vermont. When we left NY a few days ago spring had firmly taken hold. Now, in the northwest part of Vermont, we are witnessing the bloom of spring all over again. Daffodils are gone but tulips are robust. Lilacs are swelling with fat buds. Some leaves are just beginning to unfurl and others are in full show. Everywhere you look you see green, green, green, punctuated by colorful spring blooms.

The weather has been glorious; sunny and gradually warming day by day. The sky is brilliant blue with white puffs of clouds. Just the way it should be. The wandering country lanes seem as comfortable as an old shoe to us. We have traveled this way many times in the past when we camped with the kids. Good memories.

We have always enjoyed the serenity and solitude of the Green Mountains and this trip is like a cup of warm cocoa on a chilly day; soothing and satisfying at the same time. The streams here run fast and cold, still burgeoning with the run off of the winter snows. We saw frosty white patches tenaciously clinging to the high peaks at Smugglers Notch despite the warmth of the mid-day sun. Dogwood blooms and gently nodding trilliums became evident as we descended through the mountain pass. It is hard to believe that a cold front will pass through tomorrow bringing soaking rains and colder temperatures.

We are staying at the Green Mountain Inn in Stowe. It is a cozy inn with historic roots and classic New England decor. The restaurant at the inn serves tasty, creative dishes. The tavern features a fine selection of beers and wines. I don't think we are going to mind if it rains all day tomorrow. I am so glad Tom and I decided to make this side trip. It is just what the doctor ordered.

I am not usually the one with the camera, but I did manage to take a few photos in the past few days. If you would like to see a few click here:

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