Days until Gigi's House

Tree Hunting

Fireworks?

Today found us at the top of Mount Abe. The girls seem to have an endless amount of energy lately, so we figured that we could tap into some of it for an extended period of time. It was no Everest - a modest 5 and change for mileage- but it wore us down, and more importantly, wore the girls out.

Taking in the view to the West over Lake Champlain. - Tua kept asking us where the fireworks were.....she was obviously tuned into somthing we weren't.






Pip and Seth near the top......

Pip and Seth at the top.

Pip- bandied about by the light breeze, refused to wear anything heavier than this light shirt.

Pure exhastion at trails end.

STamps

The girls never have been fond of writing letters; but the idea is growing on Tua. She chose to write a letter to her Illinois grandparents- GIGI and GJUSH- and we managed to catch the final touches on film.

Triage

I interviewed Tua recently on the subject of a blister she received whilst hiking in the woods.

trek to taste

Trek to Taste is an annual event in Woodstock highlighting local foods and growers. With the National Park as the venue, the one day event takes participants around the trails of the Mount Tom forest and allows several 'taste' stops along the way. This year, Tua and Pip brushed off the threat of thundershowers, donned their packs and headed into town for the event.

Tua displays the scavenger hunt placard..... they found most of the items but lost the card in the process.

In a lit clearing, Pip presses ahead, while Tua stays out of the shadow.


Along the way, the girls pick out clues as to what's ahead.






Pippa points out an inconsistancy in the signage.



Tua and one of the loose hare at trails end.


Pippa in the festival tent at trails end. Ice cream all around (literally).


Tua, content with hers.

A token from the day.