It has been so long since I have lived in a place with snowfall that I notice the shape of the snowflakes and how it sticks to otherwise bare trees. I laugh at the squirrel tracks in the snow crossing rooftops and circling trees.
What I notice most is how similar it looks to other seasons; the color pallet has just changed. In October I updated you on the bold colors of the New England autumn attracting Leaf Peepers from around the world. Here are some of those same views in the middle of a winter storm.
Click to see the how the scene changes from fall to winter.
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This is a brief listing of major events celebrating the sugaring season in New England. Many farms and sugar shacks host their own events.
We are planning on heading to the Hebron Maple Festival and the Vermont Maple Open House Weekend, but will catch others if we can. I cannot wait to try Sugar on Snow.
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When I visit Hong Kong, I like to stay at the YMCA Salisbury in Tsim Tsau Choi. This is not a glorified dormitory (though they do have a dormitory for those on a hostel budget), but rather a conveniently located, full service hotel with family friendly services and breathtaking views of Hong Kong Island.
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Last year I introduced my husband and toddler to Hong Kong during a two-day stopover. We traveled on foot and public transportation from playground to playground. (Day Two)
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Last year I introduced my husband and toddler to Hong Kong during a two-day stopover. We traveled on foot and public transportation from playground to playground. (Day One)
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Tags:Asia·Food·Hong Kong·Things to Do
Check the great stories (including mine) in the fall issue.