Risley Ramblings

Queechee Gorge

Today we got to do tons even though it was rainy most of the day. We started out with a visit to the Cold Hollow Cider Mill and the a tour of the famous Ben & Jerry's ice cream plant. We ended touring with a visit to Simon Pierce, a pottery, glass blowing, great restaurant, and hydro electric power station all in one.

Van Trapp family lodge (Sound of Music) where they moved to after they left Germany.

Long Trail

Shelburne Farms near Burlington on the coast of Lake Champlain. That was just one of the many "barns" on the property, not including the Inn, welcome center, and museum. We had a lot of fun petting the animals and seeing them make cheese.

One of the highlights of the trip was a tour of the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. They even got to make their own bears.

Texas Falls

Atop Mount Equinox.

Run down hotel atop the Equinox Mtn Skyline Drive. Ever see the movie The Shining?

The clouds froze in the low 30's temp at the top.