SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
HERE WE ARE. It’s kind of a mouthful, but let me describe to you where we are. Here goes: We’re at the Apple Island RV
Resort in South Hero, Vermont. It’s located on South Hero Island, not to be confused with North Hero Island, in the middle of Lake Champlain. The Vermont mainland is to the east and across the lake to the west is the state of New York. The Canadian border is about twenty miles up the road. So, there you are…I mean here we are. Any questions? Good.
We’re in South Hero. It’s the red part of the island at 6 o’clock on the map.
ABOUT VERMONT. Vermont is very much an enclave of unspoiled wilderness, with thick forests blanketing the rolling hills and the valley lowlands. Only about 600,000 people live in in the state, making it one of the most rural states in the Union. The countryside is replete with manicured farms where the state’s trademark black and white Holstein cattle graze against a backdrop of natural beauty. The pastoral landscape, dotted with pristine villages and covered bridges, evokes the idealized images found in paintings by longtime resident Norman Rockwell. An anti-billboard law ensures that the countryside is not blighted by obtrusive advertisements. The Stars and Stripes are a familiar sight in Vermont, decorating many a front porch.
FAMOUS FALL COLORS. Vermont is at its scenic best in the fall, when thousands of “leaf peepers” come to see the natural phenomenon of leaves changing color…from the palest yellow to flaming scarlet. So, in about a week, in order to have the ultimate “leaf peeping” experience possible, we’re going to park our bus and spend a week driving our Jeep down Vermont’s Scenic Highway 100. It’s one of New England’s most famous scenic byway for seeing all the colors. Stay tuned.
BUT FIRST. But first, there’s a lot to see and do right around here at Lake Champlain. For starters, there’s Burlington, a lively university town rich in grand old mansions, historic landmarks, interesting shops, and an inviting waterfront on Lake Champlain. We’ll probably spend a couple days traipsing around there, because there’s so much to see. But for today, let’s just look around the Hero Islands where we’re staying, and get a feel for the state of Vermont. Then, we’ll play it by ear and see how the rest of the week unfolds.
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always remember is “Everyday is a good day, but some days are better than others.” How true! We love the RV lifestyle we’ve adopted. We’ve had more fun during the last two years while exploring America than we could have ever imagined. We’ve seen some spectacular sights and met some interesting characters. We’ve made some good friends. And we’re not planning to call it quits anytime soon. But make no mistake about it: Full-time RV’ing isn’t exactly an extended vacation. It’s like living in a comfortable condo where you can relocate geographically at will. It’s exciting. It’s educational. But it’s also challenging, and just as in “regular life” there are disappointments and issues to resolve. The road doesn’t always rise up to meet you, the wind is not always at your back and the sun doesn’t always shine warm upon your face. And for us, this is one of those times.
