The Sound of Music .... Places have a music all their own. Stowe, Vermont is doubly blessed. It has some of the most amazing views and is the home of the von Trapps and the Trapp Family Lodge. My mother and I took in the sights on a "Mother/Daughter" outing.
An old maple on the edge of the lodge. I always thought, if trees could talk, they'd tell lots of stories. I'm guessing this tree has lots of stories to tell. Including whether or not Maria was really like Julie Andrews!
Ah, the views....
It's said that ole Mr. von Trapp settled here, because it reminded him of Austria. Beautiful!
Fighting the urge to spin and sing....
Mmmm.... Vermont mountains and the von Trapp gardens.
A birdhouse atop a grape arbor.
From within the grape arbor ....
GRAPES! It's the little things in life that thrill me!
Taken as I walked in front of the arbor....
Within the arbor....
Autumnal colors. I'm not ready.
Ray, a drop of golden sun.
Vermont Strong! Mountains, trees, and stonewalls. These are, my mother pointed out, elm trees, which is shocking. We lost almost all our elms years ago from the blight.
The lodge, with orange leaves in the background. Sigh....
A river along the walking path in Stowe. I bet it's one of the country's most beautiful walking paths. Think this is the West Branch.
Looking up at Vermont's tallest mountain from the walking path. Hello, Mt. Mansfield!
Spruce.
The river again. Not very high for all of early July's rain. But, a beautiful river and a lovely day.
The next morning was misty. Perfect for exploring the mysteries of the Quechee Gorge.
Ahhhh..... A special land.
Sun breaks through the mist.
Time and rivers, constantly moving....
Mmmm....
A piney wood!
Within the piney wood...! Summer, becoming more and more crisp, is about to give way to her sister. Autumn is coming....
Copyright 2013 ->Shannon
