Apple Picking

Thursday we drove to Frank and Pat's house for a wonderful lasagna lunch and then they took us to Shoreham, Vt to pick apples. We had such a delightful time. This picture is Pat starting the picking.

From Apple picking and Lake Bomoseen

This picture shows only a few trees in their fields. There were rows and rows of different kind of apple trees.

From Apple picking and Lake Bomoseen

We picked a variety. You should have seen Allan's eyes looking for the next apple to pick. I am sure he was thinking about all the ways we can use these apples .... in pies, in pies, in pies.

This picture shows Frank and Allan acting their age. On the left you may be able to see a few of the raspberry vines that we picked from also.

From Apple picking and Lake Bomoseen

After leaving the apple orchards Frank and Pat wanted to take us to Lake Bomoseen where they come frequently in the summer for picnics, swimming and fishing. They also come here in the winter when the lake is frozen over for ice fishing. It freezes about 2 feet thick. Cars can be driven on it when it is frozen that much. This picture shows an island which is owned by Jeff Gordon. He apparently comes here at times in the summer for a retreat.

From Apple picking and Lake Bomoseen

The lake was very clear. This picture shows a happy boater.

From Apple picking and Lake Bomoseen

Many leaves here in the park are falling off due to rain and wind. In this picture Katie is fascinated with the leaves falling. I had never seen her stretch out to the window like this.

From Apple picking and Lake Bomoseen

Here is another view showing the colors changing in the mountains. It is taken from Hwy. 4 not far from our campground.

From Apple picking and Lake Bomoseen