It is a long drive from Toronto, Ontario to Manchester, New Hampshire. 10 hours at the least and that's just driving time, not including many stops for food, relief and just to stretch. I have to admit that after that much time in the car, my hips and lower back were stiff and aching. It's the residual of chemotherapy and under some circumstances, it will always plague me. Note that it does not stop me from doing the things I want to do!
Friday was sunny in Ontario, but turned to clouds by the time we crossed the border into New York state through Gananoque at the St. Lawrence River.
the sun hidden behind the clouds
sunbeams trying to shine through the clouds
By the time we were driving through Vermont and New Hampshire it was dark. I'm not talking "normal" dark, I am talking pitch black, can't see in front of your face dark. Lots of winding and twisting roads in Vermont and we had no idea what was on the other side of the road...probably didn't want to know!
After finding the hotel and checking in, we made our way out again into what I called "civilization" -- lights, lights and more lights...dark but at least you could see!! We found a Chili's and ordered something to drink
(I was prepared to go for a swim in my drink)
grabbed a bite to eat and then called it a night.
♥
We left early on Sunday morning and chose to drive back the way we had come so that we could actually see what we assumed was lovely scenery...and we weren't disappointed. These were taken in southern New Hampshire along route 101
A little further south, in a place called Dublin, we saw this beautiful Church and would you look at that clear blue sky?
and this was in Vermont, where there was fog and mist which cleared as the day woke up...
I love New England and have made many trips to this part of North America but it has always been in the summer. This was my first trip this late into the autumn. There are many things I enjoy -- the scenery, the food, the people and the architecture. I love the houses, the colours, the way people decorate. Kim and I saw this house in Topsfield (a quaint little town that I fell in love with) and I was just taken with it.
what I really loved about the exterior decor in this house was the welcoming door. Look at those pumpkins!
this is not a style you would find here in Toronto and being in New England always takes me back to how much I love colonial and primitive. I don't have the house style to accommodate that but it's always on my "wish" list!
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I have never had the joy of visiting this part of the US... it's beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your trip! :)
Such beautiful photos! I too love this part of the U.S. and we've vacationed in Burlington Vermont a few times. My my, Sherry, those photos you took at Chilis looks like one of mine. A Stella for him and a chilis margarita for her. Aren't they the best??! Cheers.
You captured the loveliness of New England in the late fall perfectly ! Not to mention the yumminess of a margarita ! ;)And that shot of the house you loved - a great one !
I am so glad you found it worth the drive and the residual aches and pains. It was such a gift for me to have you here and show you around a little !
Missing you today...I could use a girlfriend coffee or a chatting trip to Tarjay...
Love ya !
So serene...your trip sounds relaxing, even though it was long.
Beautiful pics. Thanks for sharing.
xo
Thinking of you
When we lived in Rochester, NY we often made the drive home to Michigan through Canada. I had forgotten what a lovely trip that can be! And then, we lived in Connecticut for eight years and took many trips into Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. It is a beautiful part of the country, and I'm so glad you reminded me of its glory!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Your trip sounds better and better with each report! Lovely!
I live in New England, and I have to say it's not always easy to find the beauty here this time of year -- but you found the beauty! Your photos and story captured it wonderfully. Glad it was a good trip!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Now that was a clear blue sky....love your photo's!
I moved to New England in high school and never take for granted its beauty. Your pics are beautiful. And what an undertaking to drive it!
Wow! What beautiful pictures! I would love to visit the East. I have only been up as far as Hampton, Virginia...but that visit was full of Art & Soul...
One day...we will get there. Thanks for sharing Sherry =)
deep sigh, for the beauty of these photos.
xo
In this time of thankfulness I thank you for your friendship.
Those images of the sun behind the clouds are just incredible. Happy, happy Thanksgiving to you. May your day be blessed. And delicious.
That was very brave of you to plan a road trip at this time of year! It sounds like you two knew each other before you met. I'm happy you had such a good time and that the weather co-operated for the driving.
Hi Sherry :)
I don't have time to read...I will come back to catch up! The pictures look super fabo!..LOL
Came to wish you a Super Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow!
Hugs and LOve,
Kelly
PS: That waffle below looks yummy! :))
One should always have a "wish" list. The bigger the better. ;)
Gorgeous pictures.
New England looks beautiful! I loved all the photos! And that church! Wow.
AHHH your pictures make me so homesick. I come from New York state, just outside of Albany, Vt is a mere 30 minutes away. VT and NH are places I spent a lot of time and love. Whenever we get "home" I have to drive to VT and sometimes NH. My heart will always be in the NE and then here with my children and their families. Enjoy your trip.
Lynn
Looks like it really was a gorgeous drive and I love your photos!!
What beautiful pictures ...
OOps, sorry, I drank your Margarita! Hey, I needed it after yesterday. Beautiful trip you had. ♥ Deb
Lovely scenery and photos! I have never been to New England. I hear a lot of good things about it. Maybe one day I'll make it up there. I love the old homes either colonial or Victorian. Living in one has always been a dream of mine too. Who knows....it could happen....
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