Vermont!

I have now been in Vermont for a little over a week and let me tell you this place is incredible.  The people I have met already, the art galleries, and most of all the beauty of the nature that you are constantly surrounded by.  So far while being here I have learned a few things about myself:

1. I want to live somewhere that there are mountains.

2. Someday I will hike the Appalachian Trail.

3. There is a lot I have yet to learn about this world I live in, mainly the history of the Beatles.

4. I am neurotic.  This is mostly with having a schedule/plan, I have difficulties going without one or completely relaxing and being in the moment.  This is something I am working on.

There is so much more yet to discover and I know that each day will bring about something new.

Today, Marlena and I accomplished our first summit hike.  With guidance from her uncle, we headed towards Pico Summit.  The conditions weren't ideal for hiking, seeing as it was a little muddy, but hey, it was time for a good adventure.  We were warned that this trail was going to be pretty steep, but doable. This was completely true, at times it was a little steep, but beyond worth it.  Every step of the trail was like something out of a movie, just breathtaking.  We conquered the summit and made it back down, which ended up being about 6 miles in all.  A success I would say.

This is Marley and I at the summit (you can see the other mountain ranges in the background).  Check out my Facebook in the near future for more pictures of the trail!