Showing posts with label Vermont. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vermont. Show all posts

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Lake Champlain Ferry Ride


I needed to get from Vermont to New York. Not knowing the area, I found out that a ferry ride across Lake Champlain was necessary. Having lived a mostly ferry-less life, I was excited about it! Call me nerdy, if you must.



After paying for a ticket/boarding pass, I learned that each vehicle is assigned a lane to wait in.
I was feeling pretty important because I got one entire lane all to myself.







I waited anxiously. And then.....There it was! The loaded ferry from New York was closing in on the docking area.






After getting parked on the ferry, I followed the instructions on the sign, because... well... let's face it, I'm not a rebel.












I stood outside and took pictures like any good, nerdy tourist would do.




I watched the zig-zaggy route that the ferry took through the chunky icy waters on my GPS device. Who wouldn't? Right??








And finally, the ferry safely arrived in New York.
And I drove back onto solid ground in search of another nerdy adventure. :)

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Vermont Postcards



These are the only Vermont postcards I managed to find while I was there. They are quite a beautiful contrast to what I actually saw, which was snow-covered everything. Regardless, I'm very happy to add them to my collection!

Monday, February 10, 2014

Vermont Fire Hydrant Sculpture



Just when I thought nothing could top the skier/artist roadside dummy or the giant dog, along comes another strange Vermont sighting.....




 ....A roadside fire hydrant sculpture!

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Another Random VT Sighting: Giant Dog





Another one of those "what is that?!" moments.







I didn't know Vermont was known for giant dogs, but there s/he was.... Bigger than a car.... Lounging in the snow. What a fun sighting!






Monday, February 3, 2014

Ice Fishing



This postcard depicts people ice fishing in Michigan.

Apparently, this is not an urban legend. It is something that people really do, and not just in Michigan.....



 ....Recently, I spotted people and vehicles way, way out on the surface of a frozen lake in Vermont. It didn't look like they were playing hockey, so I assume it has something to do with fishing.

First time I have ever seen anything like that!