Tuesday held a slightly later departure from Burlington. People seemed anxious to make the most of their time there, almost as though leaving Burlington meant leaving civilization.Lisa, Karen, and I walked along Lake Burlington once more, joined by Ruth and Leslye. We walked a little farther up the lake than the day before, enjoying the nippy temperatures and colorful trees. After walking, Leslye and I decided to breakfast at The Skinny Pancake, a little creperie by the lake. After many days of oatmeal, it was a nice change of pace to have a breakfast crepe with eggs, spinach, roasted peppers and Vermont cheddar.
With plenty of time to fill before leaving, I decided to walk back up to the pedestrian mall by way of the Town Center, an enclosed shopping mall. As luck would have it, I discovered a Select Comfort store, complete with a travel sized pillow similar to the one left behind. Happily, with pillow in tow, I proceeded to find some last minute items in stores I missed on earlier visits. I discovered a regional chocolate made for people with nut allergies, so I picked up several bars for my younger sister. Buying the chocolate reminded me to visit Lake Champlain Chocolates, a very fine local chocolate maker. I bought some small sampler boxes to be gifts, but with over five weeks of tour ahead of me, they may or may not make it home.
The drive to Newport was filled with scenery destined to be in a calendar. Most people were removing their coats and jackets from their Snap Hooks to enjoy the view.
Newport is only a few miles from the Canadian border, on the southern end of Lake Memphremagog, an Abenaki Indian word meaning “beautiful waters”. This northeast corner of Vermont is known as the “Northeast Kingdom”.
Dinner was provided for the Band by our concert sponsors, the North Country Union High School and the North Country Hospital. Five years ago we were treated to a multi course gourmet meal, and once again the sponsors gave us a lovely dinner. A crisp mixed greens salad with candied walnuts and
dried cranberries plus crab cakes and stuffed mushrooms for starters, followed by a choice of tournedos of beef, stuffed pork chops, or a vegetarian vegetable lasagna, a variety of side dishes and carrot cake for dessert. The warmth and caring of the people of Newport always makes us feel welcome, and we were all grateful for the kindness and the excellent meal. The high school gymnasium was filled to capacity, with a friendly, enthusiastic crowd.
We woke to our first hard frost and chilly temperatures. Out came the heavier walking clothes, although I haven’t quite graduated to the winter weight attire, and Lisa, Ruth, Liz, Heather, Karen, Leslye, Chris and I headed for the lake and surrounding neighborhoods. There was a mist risi
ng off the lake, the town disappearing ahead of us into fog. As the sun started to rise above the surrounding mountains, we could see homes on the western side of the lake gradually appear. The temperatures warmed, and by the time we loaded the buses, jackets were discarded and sleeves pushed up as we headed south.
With plenty of time to fill before leaving, I decided to walk back up to the pedestrian mall by way of the Town Center, an enclosed shopping mall. As luck would have it, I discovered a Select Comfort store, complete with a travel sized pillow similar to the one left behind. Happily, with pillow in tow, I proceeded to find some last minute items in stores I missed on earlier visits. I discovered a regional chocolate made for people with nut allergies, so I picked up several bars for my younger sister. Buying the chocolate reminded me to visit Lake Champlain Chocolates, a very fine local chocolate maker. I bought some small sampler boxes to be gifts, but with over five weeks of tour ahead of me, they may or may not make it home.
The drive to Newport was filled with scenery destined to be in a calendar. Most people were removing their coats and jackets from their Snap Hooks to enjoy the view.
Newport is only a few miles from the Canadian border, on the southern end of Lake Memphremagog, an Abenaki Indian word meaning “beautiful waters”. This northeast corner of Vermont is known as the “Northeast Kingdom”.
Dinner was provided for the Band by our concert sponsors, the North Country Union High School and the North Country Hospital. Five years ago we were treated to a multi course gourmet meal, and once again the sponsors gave us a lovely dinner. A crisp mixed greens salad with candied walnuts and
dried cranberries plus crab cakes and stuffed mushrooms for starters, followed by a choice of tournedos of beef, stuffed pork chops, or a vegetarian vegetable lasagna, a variety of side dishes and carrot cake for dessert. The warmth and caring of the people of Newport always makes us feel welcome, and we were all grateful for the kindness and the excellent meal. The high school gymnasium was filled to capacity, with a friendly, enthusiastic crowd.
We woke to our first hard frost and chilly temperatures. Out came the heavier walking clothes, although I haven’t quite graduated to the winter weight attire, and Lisa, Ruth, Liz, Heather, Karen, Leslye, Chris and I headed for the lake and surrounding neighborhoods. There was a mist risi
ng off the lake, the town disappearing ahead of us into fog. As the sun started to rise above the surrounding mountains, we could see homes on the western side of the lake gradually appear. The temperatures warmed, and by the time we loaded the buses, jackets were discarded and sleeves pushed up as we headed south.
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