But Sunday was a very welcome break from all of that. A friend and I packed a little picnic lunch and headed up to Litchfield, CT to the White Memorial Conservation Center to do a little hiking. Well, more like a leisurely stroll through the beautiful outside. I had never visited this area before, but I am sure to go back. It is gorgeous.
After we ate, we walked past a little pond that was just perfect for little kids to skip rocks across
and enjoyed the very beginning of the fall foliage season.
We passed a stretch of lazy river where some local students were planting trees.
Even though you can't see them working here, they were.
We followed the path through the deep pine forest, where the pine needles were so soft and deep underfoot that our steps were silenced.
Some parts of the trail are frequently wet and muddy, so the caretakers kindly put in boardwalks so hikers can enjoy the area even if the ground is soggy.
Eventually, we arrived at the boardwalk that surrounds Little Pond. The area around the pond is quite marshy, so having the solid footing is nice. The views are gorgeous at every turn; I can only imagine how much more spectacular they will be during peak foliage season in a few weeks.
On our way back to the car, we walked through the greenest of glades. I don't know what the plants are that cover the ground, but the way the leaves caught the light and how the trees above created shadows on them produced more shades of green than I have ever seen in one place. It was magical, and my pictures
It was the perfect breath of fresh air for both of us, short though it was.
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