The Last Bit of Summer

The rope swing is a true sign of summer - warm weather, water is not too cold and a lot of laughter. I found this swing in Vermont on the Ottauquechee River. It's a beautiful setting: sitting along a country dirt road with a covered bridge about 1/4 away. It's what one would think life was like back in the 1930's.
It was nice to have one last bit of summer.

Summer Adventures

It has been exactly one month since my last posting. That's very hard to believe!
I just had my first "free" weekend since and took advantage by going to New York City. Not a huge trip, but it was nice to get away and see friends!

It reminded me that, even though summer just began, it is way too short and we should take the time to relax and enjoy it. But sometimes that's hard to do. I will never complain about being too busy - but will always complain anyway.

All of this reminded me of two neighbors who are traveling this summer. One is moving, taking their Airstream up to Maine and then across country to Arizona. The other is spending three months in Ecuador. What an adventure for both families.

I'll have some "fun" photos from New York City in the next few days.