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Our Sanctuary Away From Home…The White Mountains Of New Hampshire.

Each year we journey north to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Ever since we started dating 22 years ago this has been our special, spiritual place to return to. Each year we have our picture taken on the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail on the shores of the Gem Pool, either by a passer-by on the trail, or by using selfie mode and the timer on the camera. We also visit Mount Willard’s summit for a fine view of Crawford Notch as well as the Lower and Upper Falls of the Ammonoosuc River. This river starts atop Mount Washington at the Lakes of the Clouds and flows until it meets the Connecticut River that borders Vermont and New Hampshire.

Mount Washington generally has its summit in the clouds but not today. On the left you can see the path of the cog railway that takes visitors to the top via train.
The Mount Washington Hotel, one of the few remaining “Grand Hotels” of New England. We will be spending the night there as part of our 20th anniversary celebration.

The Lower Falls area of the Ammonoosuc River. One of our favorite spots in the world to relax to a drink and play a game of cards.
Laurie is not only basking in the glow of the falls but in the fact that she just won a few games of gin rummy.
There are no “no parking” signs in NH and outdoor enthusiasts take advantage of this and line Route 302 for miles on end just to get into the woods. There are so many different hikes in the area that there are actually very few hikers on each trail.
We happened to park right next to this lake. Gorgeous!
The Centennial Pool is about a half mile up the 1.6 mile Mount Willard ascent.
The Centennial Pool offers a nice spot for a picture, and a sip of water from the stream (after treating it of course).
The wind catches Laurie’s hair as she turns around to ask what I am doing? Taking a photo of absolute beauty…..Laurie and Crawford Notch with Route 302 running through it.
The “line” on the right is the path of the tourist train that takes folks for an out and back train ride through the notch. You can also watch the cars and bicyclists on Rt. 302. This is the view offered by a 1.6 mile hike up Mt. Willard!

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