St. "J" To Montpelier!

Today October 10 was another day of relaxation as I still not completely over a bout of flu like symptoms that happened on Wednesday night. After I enjoyed a bagel with peanut butter and jam, at New York bagels. I was off for another day of adventure and sightseeing in the Green Mountains. I drove on highway 91 to the town of St. Johnsbury. Or to St. "J" as Vertmonters affectionately call the capital of the "Northeast Kingdom". It is about a 1 hour drive to St. Johnsbury from White River Junction. I looked around on arrival in St. J. and did a little shopping. St. Johnsbury is a very nice and typical Vermont town. I didn't make any major purchases. I went to the tourist office to make my plans for the rest of the day. A very nice lady greeted me in the tourist office. She recommended that I take highway 2 west to get some very scenic views, and also a chance to visit the town of Cabot. Where the best of Vermont cheese is made.

I took her advice. I had another great day.The views along route 2 were spectacular, and I purchased a rare find. When I parked just off the highway to enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains off in the distance. There was a lady selling locally produced maple syrup. Also she was selling 1 pound bags of maple sugar. That's right, maple syrup that has been dried and ground into sugar. I have never seen it before, and was happy to buy a 1 pound bag for $10.25.

I found the town of Cabot which is 5 miles off of route 2. The creamery has a very nice gift gift shop. They offer unlimited samples of there award winning cheese. Also they give a 30 minute tour of there factory. The cost of the tour is $2. I was happy to take the tour after I enjoyed my fair share of free cheese. Any cheese lover will be very happy enjoying the Cabot Creamery. The tour was interesting. They also showed a 10 minute video which I videotaped. I can't risk bringing cheese home. Just in case I am checked by customs at the boarder. However I did purchase some Cabot Cheese granules. That can can sprinkled on hot popcorn, for that excellent real Cheddar flavor.

My days tour continued on to Montpelier. No Vermont trip is complete without visiting the state capital. This charming capital town. Is a fine choice for capital of this beautiful place. I enjoyed a tasty lunch at the "Four Corners Diner" that has been located in downtown Montpelier for many years. I also hit the local record store, and made a couple of purchases. I did finally purchase the Jackson Browne Lp, that contains the classic hit "Take It Easy". Which the Eagles made famous, but Jackson wrote back in the early 1970's. Standing at the corner of "Winslow, Arizona". I now back at the Hotel Coolidge doing some laundry, and getting ready to move on to the village of Essex, and the bed and breakfast. I have reserved for the remainder of my Vermont holiday.