After driving over to the Killington area (via I-89, VT-107 and VT-100), I tried (unsuccessfully, due to private property warnings) to access the Long Trail north of town this morning. Fortunately, there was a place to kayak nearby: Colton Pond. Before doing any paddling, though, I got some exercise at/near Green Mountain National (golf course). I was able to walk on a lot of the golf cart paths because not many people were playing yet. Later, I put my kayak in the cool, clear water and spent the next 1.5 hours on the lake (0930 to 1100). There were only two other people nearby - a fisherman who told me a little about that area and a lucky guy on his deck (he owned a lot on the water). During several circuits of the shoreline, I marveled at the developing views of the foliage, watched kingfishers diving, observed the fish swimming just beneath the surface and startled a HUGE beaver near his lodge. I also witnessed the fog lift off the Green Mountains as the weather transitioned to a beautiful Fall day. When I was finished, I drove back towards home (via VT-100, US-4, I-89) and attended "LebFest" in Colburn Park (Lebanon). That was pretty fun and I explored a lot of the booths (wish Mollie had been able to go with me). Since I was already close to Sacred Heart, I went to Mass (1600). Afterwards, I helped out with Applefest preparations for the next day (worked with John P). Quite a full day!
