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Vermont Views; at Michael's on the Hill in Stowe

It all started back on November 9th.  In the heat of passion I declared fiercely that I would not be stepping a toe across the border until America had come back to it's beautiful senses.  Until "normality", decency and common sense good was restored.  While Trump was in power (which he has clearly misused) I would not spend a dime in the good ole U.S of A.  Our yearly hiking trip to the South West or discovering a city for the first or second or third time would not happen again for at least four years. 
Two years in, and the travel itch had overwhelmed me.  I broke down and started researching states that would not only welcome a Canadian (um guys why aren't you yelling at the top of your lungs to protect a very fair trade deal that we have in place.  One that you definitely  already have the advantage over.) but allow a weekend where I could leave as much politics at home and not fear certain things, like gun violence, racism and women's rights. 
I love the United States,  I have met and continue to meet wonderful people, and that brings me hope. 
So on to the trip.   Vermont kind of crept up on me.  The hiking looked great, the scenery and the relative closeness to us made it very appealing.  Wood fired everything, and lot of options for Craft Beer and Cider.    So when I mentioned it to a long time travel bud, plans started to happen.  We packed up our husbands and dogs and hit the road. 
The entire trip was wonderful,  Our Cabin was literally on a mountain in the forest.  The people we interacted with were wonderful (Special shout out to sweet spot owners Jess from Hender's in Waterbury and William from Rainbow Sweets in Marshfield) and the scenery was breathtaking.  
I definitely plan on doing multiple follow up trips, and this time add some hiking and big mountain climbs.  
Check out the up coming collaboration post, with our Top 5 things to do in Vermont in a weekend.  
In the meantime here are some teasers of the trip!!
Luv K8e