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spring walk in essex

23
April

window box pansies

Even though I live in a shoreline town, there are plenty more in Connecticut to explore!  Some towns I may not visit very often, yet others I wouldn’t miss checking out on a regular basis.

essex tree

essex blooming tree

close up blooming

Essex is one of these ‘regular basis’ towns.  It has a quiet elegance about it and is very historic – It is home to one of the oldest (since 1776) continuously operated inns in the country.  I usually visit this seaport village in July, but a friend and I recently made a spring visit.

garden ornament

historic home in essex

As in any visit, we took plenty of time to notice outdoor home décor and gardens.  Having done a formal home tour in Essex in the past, I know there are many magnificent interiors as well!

pretty shrub in essex

shrubs in essex

I hope you are inspired to enjoy some walks outside of your regular neighborhood during this pretty time of year!

tree in essex

pretty door essex

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a fabulous weekend and remember to enjoy pleasure in simple things,  Jackie

 

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reflecting by steam train

19
October

Riding the Essex steam train through the Connecticut River Valley was a very exciting trip when my children were young…there was much commotion and anticipation as our family would prepare for one of our MANY trips to Essex to ride the magical train.  The kids were always SO animated and seeing the trip through their eyes was always such a thrill.  Riding the train for the very first time without them was a much different experience.  It was a time of quiet…a time of reflection…and, a time of enjoying nature.

But also, a time of missing my two little ones…

Ones that aren’t so little any more…sigh…

 

And, as I enjoyed the quiet beauty of the Connecticut River Valley, I also enjoyed the memories of many trips that weren’t so quiet….

The trips where I didn’t really enjoy the nature around me…

I was much too busy enjoying the two little kids that were growing up way too fast…

 

 

 

The real beauty for me in the Essex steam train ride is something no one else will ever see.

Thanks for sharing this week’s Friday field trip.

So glad you could join me on the Essex steam train.  Have a great weekend, Jackie

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