Quechee, VT (USA)

In anticipation of a busy afternoon, I began my work day extremely early.  Today was kind of like a Friday for everyone because of the Juneteenth holiday (tomorrow) and, as a result, my day was packed with meetings (not even a lunch break).  When work was finished (1500), I drove to West Lebanon to pick up a few online orders I'd made.  Next, I drove to White River Junction and visited the UVAC so I could swim for 45 minutes (54 lengths) in the pool.  After 1600, I departed and drove west on US-4 to Woodstock so I could pick up some volunteer rewards at the Billings Farm.  While there, I also got some free cheese samples (mmmm...).  Backtracking to the east (via Old River Road, which turned into Quechee Main Street), I made my way to Quechee.  Upon arriving at the Village Green, I spent time walking around (for steps) and checking at the Post Office on the change of address process.  At 1730, I joined the Quechee Balloon Festival Volunteer Training session (including a pizza dinner).  It was great to be around so many upbeat people who were excited to participate in coordinating the 45th Annual Festival!  Once the session was complete, I drove east to the parking lot for Dewey's Pond.  The pond itself was choked with lily pads so I put Tequila Sunrise in the water on the Ottauquechee River side.  Between 1845 and 1945, I paddled happily above the dam and near the VINS Center (approximately two miles).  I encountered lots of different kinds of birds and enjoyed watching the dandelion "fuzz" suspended in the air as the sun began to set in the distance - a very surreal view...  Once I'd loaded my kayak back on the car, I drove back to New Hampshire (via US-4 and I-89) and arrived at my condo by 2015.  I managed to squeeze in a bike ride (stationary) and a Knights of Columbus webinar before bed.  Overall, it was a very busy day!