We took another road trip this morning to Stowe, a premier ski area, and up Mt. Mansfield, about 4,400 ft. We rode a gondola to the top to enjoy the gorgeous view. The Von Trapp family, from Austria, opened a lodge here and were the real life inspiration for the "Sound of Music." We drove back to Burlington over "Smugglers Notch" - a pass up and over the mountain - a challenge even in the summer - a narrow road with steep grades up and down, a canopy of trees and boulders jutting into your lane! Many hiking trails angle from the pass. Went to the beach this afternoon. Thought of all our Texas friends as we enjoyed the pleasant breeze off Lake Champlain and watched the wind surfers.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly:
The Good - the temperature has been in the 70-80 degree range - beats the 100's in San Antonio!
The Bad - no Mexican food!
The Ugly - the mosquitoes are eating me alive! Benadryl and Cortaid have kept me from itching myself to death!
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