New England

The We have spent a couple of days really exploring the area. We have loved the colours, great inspiration for embroidery and painting. Hilary has found some birds too. We drove to Lincoln and the circuit from there along the Kancamagus highway. It took all day but we stopped for a number of viewpoints and a couple of hikes, one fairly tough uphill climbing to a waterfall.

We are still amused by the signs.

Some are more amusing or even bit shocking such as a large vehicle covered in republican stickers re Trump etc.

Today was a wet day but we drove around Squam Lake and Lake Winnepesauke and we still managed another uphill hike to a view point on the Rattlesnake trail. Unfortunately we didn't see the black bear that some other hikers had seen but there was a great sense of solitude walking through the forest and great views at the top.

 

We met this trail, which I found most amusing ( our maiden name).

As you can see we continue to wear our high fashion attire!! We are trying really hard with our healthy eating but it is very challenging given the cultural differences. Yesterday we ordered chicken salad which sounded pretty straightforward but the difference between what our imagination conjured up and what we received was extraordinary!

The salad was good, but what followed was overwhelming. There were two pieces of well battered(in all senses) chicken, four pieces of garlic bread, cheese, tomatoes sauce and a pile of spaghetti! And we refused a box to take away what was left! We saw others eating piles of creamy puddings too.

Tomorrow we drive to Upper Pass Lodge, our final destination, in the Green Mountains. We are not sure about catering there as the restaurant isn't open every day. A surprise awaits!