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The only thing really missing are the deep reds. Gold, yellow, ochre colors are all there.

We never saw the sun - 5 days of overcast.

We traveled from Grafton on the south to Hardwick in the north. Smuggler's notch on the south side was fabulous (again - no deep reds).

The NE Kingdom is now experiencing some to medium leaf drop.

The lower reaches of Highway 100 on both sides up and down the various gaps are all worth driving.

Woodstock, Weston and Grafton - all quaint towns are all experiencing fall colors without the reds. I think the southern part of Vermont now will be migrating into peak (golds, deep oranges).

This has simply been "one of those years" where the colors didn't fully develop. This is my 5th year and, yes, there have been more "robust" colors but Vermont always has a photographic side to it. That is, if you are a photographer. Here are a few photos from Tuesday and Wednesday - the colors are a little washed and don't represent the real beauty primarily due to the extreme overcasts.
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At any rate, the trip is worth it - you might have to get off the beaten path - get to some higher elevations and you'll be satisfied with your trip.

Safe travels....!

Hmmm, now which pond was that? We nevered traveled on any major highway and wandered around like lost ants in a bread loaf.

I believe it was near Belvidere Center but my travel mate was taking notes and hopefully she'll have a more exact location.

We only took pictures of 30 - 40 ponds in our 5 day dash around the state. It might be a little difficult to pick which one. I do remember that this little puddle couldn't have been more than a few acres in size though - in fact, you're actually looking at most of it in the picture.

Loved every minute of our stay - rain or not...! In fact, under some conditions, I find taking photos in the rain much more moody (with the rising mists)...

Take care....!

That central Vt pond was not in Belvidere. It almost looked like Groton Pond but I'm not sure.