Vermont Vacation
We just got back last night from our Vermont vacation, and had both a lovely and tiring time.
It was the longest car ride we have taken with Seth, and while at times he grew restless, for the most part, he was surprisingly pretty tolerant. Of course, we made many a bathroom stop, but that was the least of it.
Vermont is lovely. Marc & I used to go there prior to Seth. Our favorite B&B was the Village Country Inn, which has since sadly closed.
Vermont felt very different this time around. While being there brought back memories of our time as a couple, it was the first time we experienced the state as a family. And, it lent itself to an entirely new perspective.
We were away four nights, and for two of the nights, we were joined by another family. Seth is friends with their son, so it was a fun get together for all of us.
We visited places like the Vermont Teddy Bear Company and the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory. What could be bad with either? Seth made himself a “friend for life” red teddy bear. He hand-picked it and helped to stuff it. Of course, he chose red, because it’s a “fire” bear. He’s since named him Joe and dressed him in fireman attire.
At Ben & Jerry’s, we learned how they make their amazing ice cream and the whole back story of how the company came to be. Quite inspiring, really. Very cool entrepreneurial thinkers….turned millionaires, no doubt…but they also give back, which I respect.
Our first stop was Stowe where we stayed at the Green Mountain Inn (www.greenmountaininn.com). With a prime location, right on the main street in town, it’s a good choice for families and others. Our spacious room had a king canopy bed, with a separate sleep area for Seth, who also got his own tv, so we were all happy. And, he loved that they have a game room. There’s also a heated outdoor pool, but we didn’t take advantage of that this time ’round.
After leaving Stowe, we made our way down Vermont, and stayed at the Manchester View (www.manchesterview.com). We wound up in two adjoining rooms, and Seth adored having his own old-fashioned key to let himself into his room. The view was beautiful, and the staff was very accomodating and helpful.
Seth loved climbing the rock fountain at the Orvis store in Manchester. We visited a farm and got rained on as we checked out the baby lambs. We attempted to take Seth horseback riding, but the weather didn’t permit.
We perused bottles of maple syrup, sampled fudge, tasted apple cider, visited a glass blowing factory, kept an eye out for moose and deer on the road, etc.
Seth had a great time. But, ultimately, he yearned to get back home to his lego’s and fire trucks.
It’s always good to get away…but there’s no place like home.
