The entryway to the Mount Washington Resort
The Mount Washington Resort
Mount Washington from the resort
Today I took the Cog Railroad to the top of Mount Washington. The summit is about 6800 feet. It was overcast when we started out...climbed into the clouds...and then out of the clouds. The temperature was 27 degrees at the summit which claims to have the worst weather on the planet. Average wind speed - 30 knots. But fortunately today it was pretty much calm.
Steam choo choo chugs up Mount Washington
A diesel locomotive nearing the summit
Steam choo choo at the summit
Headed downhill - a 35% grade!
Last night I had a great supper here at the resort. The public rooms are absolutely wonderful - jackets required in the formal dining room. I have a reservation tonight and will have my pre-supper glass of medicinal pinot noir in the conservatory gazing at Mount Washington as the sun sets. Not a bad day!
A couple of pics from East Middlebury and the Waybury Inn - it was very comfortable. I can't get enough of these rural hang-outs...
The Waybury Inn in East Middlebury - supposed setting for the Bob Nehart Show
The Waybury Inn
Well, tomorrow it's off to Lyme, New Hampshire. Just a few miles from Hanover. I will travel along the Kancamagus Highway which is supposed to be the crown jewel of fall foliage. Unfortunately, the weather may not be too hotsy-totsy.
Later kids!
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