In
mid-spring of 1999, I teamed up with a fellow outdoors-enthusiast to
tackle the ever-present Talcott Moutnain (also called "Avon
Mountain"), located between Avon and West Hartford, Connecticut.
Here's a few memories, and a delightful little introduction to
someone who's very special to me! Enjoy!
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 Here's a photo of me, taken in May of 1999. I'm standing
at the top of the Talcott Mountain ridge, right near the Heublein
tower. I love hiking, especially in New England (I've hiked only in
one other place, and that's in the Swiss Alps (just the ALPS he
says!)).
I also like to camp, although I've become spoiled in my
post-scouting days. Camping these days has included such luxuries as
a hot shower and inground pool... but I digress... I've also been
caught backpacking at one time or another, and even whitewater
rafting on the Dead River in Maine! Go figure...
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 Here's a snapshot of my boyfriend Matt. Yup - BOYFRIEND!!
Gee - I said that, now didn't I?
We met in March of 1999, and I feel like I've known Matt forever.
We have a ton of things in common, like our love of the outdoors. We
weren't looking to meet anyone or start something serious, and,
well... if I have anything to do with it, this guy will be around
for quite a long time!
... anyways - this snapshot was taken right up near the tower as
well. We had ourselves a nice hike. Many more to come, I'm sure.
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 Here's a view of the Heublein Tower, peeking up over the
treetops (to prove we didn't fake these photos - we were really
there!) The building was refurbished in 1998 and is now open to the
public. A climb to the top floor offers rewarding views, from
Hartford to Springfield, the northwest hills, and even Sleeping
Giant state park in Hamden. You've never seen Connecticut like
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 Some indiginous plant life. These are (if I'm right)
"birdfoot violets", which grow indryer areas, such as the top of the
sunny, rocky ridge we found them on.
These flowers are related to the "common blue violet", which
flourishes in eastern woodlands and lawns. There's actually over 60
species of violets in North America Not bad for a digital camera,
huh? |
One last look out at the Farmington Valley. Just
gorgeous.... |
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