The rain and Maine, part 1

View of the Quechee Gorge

For Labor Day weekend, our good friends Peter and Lynna came up to visit from DC. We were hoping for sunny weather so we could show them around the Upper Valley, and later Maine, but alas, the first part of the holiday weekend was kind of gray and drizzly.


To back up a bit, we picked them up from Manchester Airport late Friday night and enjoyed a surprisingly tasty meal at the nearby Airport Diner. (Unfortunately, Gen accidentally left her keys in the booth! But fortunately, the owner found them and we swung by again on Sunday to pick them up.)

We took Peter and Lynna to our Upper Valley Hot Spots, including a stop at the Norwich Farmers Market for some pastries and Dirt Cowboy for coffee. Then we headed west to see the Quechee Gorge and browse the souvenir shops.


Laro Country Store in Quechee

We also stopped at many of the unique stores along Route 4, including Scotland by the Yard (sort of preview, as Peter is visiting Scotland this month) and our favorite, Fool on the Hill, with its faux animals.


Lynna, Peter, and Gen enjoy Fool on the Hill


With the rain sort of spoiling any outdoor plans for fun, we went to Simon Pearce to check out the glassblowing and the man-made waterfall.


Roger at Simon Pearce


Roger and Peter take a break from all the sightseeing

Lastly, on Saturday, we visited Woodstock and enjoyed another cup of coffee at the Woodstock Coffee and Tea House.