Wanderlust!

It's the season of the changing leaves and I am wanting to be on the road again! We took our first retirement trip in the fall of 2006 and it was marvelous. Our first stop was in Dillon, Colorado. It was a very serene and lovely place. I wouldn't mind living there except that both Bob and I had trouble breathing due to the high altitude.

Our favorite place is New England, specifically, Maine around York Beach. During that trip we traveled through Vermont and New Hampshire with Maine as our final destination. We even went to Bar Harbor which is an enchanting place and we would highly recommend visiting there. It is very unique. I am anxious and looking forward to another trip to York Beach. Our first trip visiting there was in the 90s when Tom was a young boy and we were still caring for Brian. Tom tried his hand at surfing then and became addicted. The people are so very friendly. The food is absolutely delicious. We felt right at home in that atmosphere. The beaches are the best.

The trees in Ohio and Missouri were radiant with color. We enjoyed the kaleidoscope of colors as we traveled through both states to see family. We have been to Virginia to see Monticello and through the Smoky Mountains during the autumn as well. Monticello is the most perfect spot to visit. The mountain top historical home of Thomas Jefferson's has been preserved elegantly. The grounds are spacious and very well cared for. I have always wanted to go there and can say it was the trip of a lifetime and I am thankful.

This year we will have to be contented with autumn trips around the area, we have other priorities at this time. The temperature here has cooled off a little early it seems like and the leaves are already starting to fall.

It is Sunday and our day of rest. I hope you have a fine day and are able to do what pleases you and brings peace to your soul.