Sunday, October 13, 2013

FALL in love with Vermont

It's been a while since our last blog post, but we had to get plenty of evidence to support our claim that we are living in the most beautiful place to experience Fall. Even though Clint and I were both warned about how incredibly beautiful the falls are here in Vermont, nothing could have prepared us for just what we would see.
First, let me start by saying I think we've been undeniably lucky with weather this last month. For the entire month of September, and this first half of October, only less than five of those days have been anything but sunny and warm. It's been much easier to enjoy the view when we can do it from the warmth of the outdoors. We hope you enjoy it too.
 
At the end of September, Clint and I were able to visit the towns of Middlebury and Bristol, which are both about 45 minutes south of Burlington. Middlebury is quintessentially beautiful small town, and Bristol, while smaller, boasts beautiful swimming holes that dot the nearby river. Though it was a little too chilly to swim, it wasn't too chilly to enjoy the sights.
Some crazy kids

Middlebury Falls

Along the New Haven River

Future spot for cliff jumping
 
Our next fall activity took places a couple weeks ago when we got to go apple picking for the first time. It was a truly delicious experience. And while it took a while to figure out how to use them, Clint ended up using the apples in a delicious apple crisp. We hope the pictures make you jealous.


Apples with a view

Yum!
 
The next momentous occasion happened last week when I celebrated my 30th birthday. Unfortunately, it happened to be one of the five cold, rainy days that I was referring to earlier, but the cozy, delicious dinner we had at Hen of the Wood in Waterbury, and the wonderful surprise I had waiting for me at home sufficed in keeping us warm.
Dinner with a view


As a surprise, Clint purchased 30 books and collected (with the help of my aunt Jeanette) over 30 birthday cards that he placed inside. Each card and book were matched with great care.
 
This last Thursday, Clint and I both had the afternoon off. And, not wanting it to go to waste, we spent it exploring another apple orchard and a vineyard in South Hero, one of the islands in Lake Champlain. The view we had from the Snow Farm Winery was just incredible (and the wine was delicious).
Fresh apple cobbler...almost as good as Clint's crisp!

We picked our two pumpkins from here

Wine with a view

We had to hike a bit to get there, but it was totally worth it
Love.
 
Finally, just yesterday I was able to visit Shelburne Farms with my new friend Liz. I hadn't really known what to expect, but our experience was far better than I could have anticipated. Besides being able to see and pet adorable farm animals (including a hungry calf that found Liz's dress to be delicious), we were able to hike to the top of the farm's hill that overlooked the rest of the farm. I think the photos will say it better than I can describe.



I wish these photos could do this view justice.


 
 
Besides taking these excursions, little scenes of fall are popping up all over town, including my beautiful campus.
Foliage with the Ira Allen Chapel in the background

A view from inside my class's building

Even all of our drives have been beautiful!

Amazing


 Clint and I have had several discussions about the repercussions that will come from such a beautiful fall. How will we ever cope when the leaves are gone and we're just left with cold weather and naked trees? Once the snow comes, there will be some compensation, but otherwise, we will just have to wait patiently until fall comes again next year.



 


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