jlarocca.typepad.com > Connecticut and Vermont

After New Jersey, we headed up north. Vermont, in particular, has been delightful. The towns are just too cute, the people are very friendly, and there is a strong sense of community and concern for the environment here.

The Old LaRocca Home

The Old LaRocca Home

This is the house we grew up in (for me, from about age 3 until I went to college.)


Entering New York

Entering New York


As a Matter of Fact, We Do Own the Road

As a Matter of Fact, We Do Own the Road

Canadian Geese hanging out.


Connecticut 9/11 Memorial

Connecticut 9/11 Memorial

This memorial to Connecticut 9/11 victims is oriented so that it faces the direction where the smoke from the twin towers was visible.


Killdeer

Killdeer

A common bird, named for the sound it makes (not its favorite food).


Vermont Bush

Vermont Bush

These bushes or trees are all over the place in Vermont, but we haven't been able to identify what they are. Do any of you know what they are?


Vermont Lake

Vermont Lake

We stopped for lunch at this beautiful lake off Highway 100 in Vermont.


Vermont Field

Vermont Field

This field is in a National Wildlife Refuge near Swanton, VT. There were many birds around, only a few of which were slow enough for us to identify.


American Goldfinch

American Goldfinch

Beautiful small yellow birds, they make a pretty song as they flit around.


Rocks and Weeds

Rocks and Weeds


Downtown Burlington

Downtown Burlington

The downtown area of Burlington has a nice outdoor mall, with mostly local shops and restaurants.


Sunset over Lake Champlain

Sunset over Lake Champlain

At the marina in Burlington, we caught this sunset over the lake.


B and J's

B and J's

No visit to Vermont would be complete without a stop at Ben and Jerry's factory. They had an amusing tour, free samples, and of course a full gift shop and scoop shop. It was very well done.