New England in the Fall

October 2024

Phone Pic Portfolio

 In October 2024, Wendy and I fulfilled a long-held ambition to take a road trip to New England, USA to see the fall colours (colors!)

Starting in the colder north in late September, the autumnal colours move slowly south through October to Massachusetts in the south. We timed our fortnight visit for the first two weeks of October to coincide with this spectacle. Starting in Boston, MA, we then went to Maine and the coastal town of Kennebunk. Our adventure took us through New Hampshire and the White Mountains. Stowe and the Green Mountains in Vermont were next, then south and east to Lenox and the Berkshires, before heading to West Yarmouth, Cape Cod, and Nantucket. Tree-lined highways were 90% of our 1000+ mile driving experience; set against blue skies; the vibrance and colour saturation of the foliage was unbelievable.

We were not disappointed. We received wonderful hospitality at every stop, together with the incredible courtesy of the local motorists. For example, when on-foot taking pictures standing at the side of the road, drivers from all directions came to a halt to let me cross the road, which I was obliged to do… then I would have to cross back over to again, after waiting until they were all out of sight!

The snaps seen here are all phone pics (Google Pixel 8 Pro). All have had a little editing in Snapseed.