Today (Thursday) we took a drive to near the top of Mount Ascutney, and then on a whim decided to take a hike to the top (3168'). The hike was challenging, but beautiful, and the temperature at that altitude was about 75...much better than the 95 degree heat we've been having in VT alll week. The top of the mountain was encased in fog and mist, so we never saw the view, but we remember it as beautiful when we were there 40 years ago....yes 1970....we had a lot of fun remembering.
After the hike, we decided we needed some food and refreshments so we decided to visit the Long Trail Brewery, who make some great beers and some great chili.
On the way there we saw a great old covered bridge and there is a video posted of when we went through it.
Following that, we went to Woodstock, VT, a cute little town that had some of the best ice cream we've had in a long while. It was all made on site, in small batches, and in true Vermont style, all organic.
Lastly, we followed the recommendations of a family we met while hiking to visit a butcher shop near where we're staying. This unassuming looking place had some great meats at very inexpensive prices. According to the family we met, the "marinated steak tips alone are worth the trip" and they are from Southern, MA.
We'll let you know how they are.
Tomorrow we break camp and head for the White Mountains....we think....
Bye for now.
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