The Morning Bike Ride

Vermont is a photographer delight! Trying to preserve the beauty of Vermont onto a digital impression or film. Is a very popular hobby here in the Green Mountain State. I know I have enjoyed a lot of fun doing it. These 4 pictures were taken just prior to arriving in the village of Rochester, this morning!

My Drive to Lincoln

Today was another wonderful day of this vacation. That has been enjoyed in "The Green Mountain State". After speaking with a friendly fellow named Les at the Gathering Inn., after breakfast this morning. Les convinced me go on a very special and scenic drive to the village of Lincoln. I drove up heading west on route 125. Until right after you have passed the Breadloaf Campus.  Then you make the first right hand turn. Which is an old dirt mountain road that leads to some excellent hiking trails. This road also takes you right through some very scenic forest settings all the way to the village of Lincoln. After a break from driving. Which was spent at the Lincoln General Store. I then drove down the mountain, using the "Lincoln Gap Road". The Lincoln Gap road takes you onto route 100 very close to the village of Warren. Where my next stop would be. Enjoying a another delicious sandwich and cup of coffee at the Warren Store for lunch.

I have included some photos of this unique drive today
Pictures on the dirt mountain road to Lincoln.

  Pictures driving the "Lincoln Gap Road" to Warren.

Scenic Vermont Route 125

I just wanted to post a few pictures. To preserve my memory of driving through the Middlebury Gap. Also know as Vt. Route 125. These pictures were taken driving east on my return trip to arrive at the Gathering Inn, located in the village of Hancock! This drive in Vermont is considered to be one of the best scenic drives located in The United States.

The scenic route 125 "The Middlebury Gap" connects the village of East Middlebury with village of Hanock. Where this scenci drive comes to an end when it reaches Vt. Route 100.

The Crown Point Bridge & Lake Champlain

An enjoyable part of my day yesterday was a wonderful scenic drive. Yes there are many of these that can be enjoyed during a Vermont vacation. I was the architect for this one. I will name it "The Champlain Valley Loop" The route consists of going north on route 7 until you reach route 17. Then west on 17 until you reach the "Crown Point Bridge". Which crosses Lake Champlain into New York State.
After spending some relaxing quality time at the Bridge on the New York side. Which included a short hike to enjoy seeing the old lighthouse. Which now stands as a monument to honour the memory of Samuel D. Champlain. As this great European Explorer was the first to discover Lake Champlain and Vermont in 1609.  The old Crown Point bridge was replaced and reopened in November 7th, 2011. I have included some pictures of the bridge and the Samuel D. Champlain monument.

Back To The 1950's!

My lunch today was a very interesting experience. As I enjoyed lunch in a historic A & W restaurant. That dates back to 1955, and is still alive a going strong. Selling your favorite fast food. This location is the last in Vermont to still have car hop service.
Since I am using my new 2009 Elnatra on this trip. I did refrain from dinning in the car. I did enjoy my Philly cheese steak sandwich and fries now the less. It is great to still find and enjoy. These blasts from our plast. Still alive and kicking!

Homer Noble Farm- Robert Frost's Home

Homer Noble Farm is located just off of route 125. Just south of the Breadloaf Campus of "Middlebury College". Where famed writer Robert Frost taught from 1921 to 1963. Robert Frost is one of the most decorated American writers of all time. Wining 4 famed Pulitzer prizes for his poetry.
His former home and a near by log cabin are both persevered by Middlebury College.