Vermont is Oh So Very Very Chic

     There's something very chic about Vermont . . . I think everyone in Vermont copies Martha Stewart's style. Everything looks too picture perfect.

 Cottage industries are big here, as well as local food and "fine dining" in old historic homes, and quilt, pottery and art sold in (of course!) restored barns or restored old homes. This roadside cottage industry sells "tiny homes, she shacks and man caves".

Just too chic!

This silo is strapped very securely. It wouldn't be chic if it was straightened.

I didn't know Calvin Coolidge was born in Vermont. This is his childhood home.

I sat on the rocking chair on the porch and this was my view. Calvin's step-mother planted a flower garden.

This recreated barn displays some of Coolidge's childhood buggies and a sled.

Coolidge's childhood church, very small and simple.

     I like this photo of Coolidge riding a horse with spirit (check out his eyes, and the horse has a loose mouth, which means Coolidge isn't using the bit). See the loose reigns, the English saddle and his sitting posture? All very correct! He looks confident.

     Stopped at Echo Lake for an hour's swim. Swam to the beach in far distance, and back again. Water was about 72 degrees, perfect on a hot day! Lots of fish looked up at me with curiosity.

Biked a portion of a fern-infused West River Trail north of Bennington, Vermont.

Mostly shady forested bike ride along the babbling West River.

Bike riding on pine needles was real nice!

Rocky babbling brooks everywhere!

Took more seasonal roads in the mountains.

But this one looked suspiciously less traveled than the others.

Uh oh, time to turn around.

I really like Vermont! Might stay longer than intended.