http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Connecticut/Avon/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , United States , Connecticut , Avon en-us Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:45:18 BST Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:45:18 BST While driving through the town of Avon we could not miss stopping by the Cider Mill. When we pulled into the graveled parking lot we could already smell the fragrance of springs flowers and plants. There were red wagons parked in a row just as we entered. Customers were stocking up on their annuals therefore there were wagons of flowers and bags of soil all around us. When we walked into the bi http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Connecticut/Avon/blog-283528.html Winter is over...and we all like the thought of a New Year. We have a fresh start to complete goals to try new things and for those who've gone through tough times there is hope for a better year. We watch the weather change the flowers bloom and the birds return. It's spring and it's time for Lacrosse Parents buy the gear shoulder pads arm pads gloves etc. We buy all the support gear http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Connecticut/Avon/blog-277139.html Hiking to the Farmington River.....Peeking through the forests edge was a trail that appeared to go in the direction toward the river. We decided to see where the trail went.....We realized we were at the top of a big hill looking down on the Farmington River Hiking down was quite a task. There were roots bursting through the dirt and cracks made by water erosion. The hiking was uneven and somet http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Connecticut/Avon/blog-274936.html Driving through the town of Avon on rt. 44 I noticed the most charming coffee shop. The sign said The Coffee Trade. I was intrigued by the name alone. The 100 year old farmhouse w antiques outside and the brick path guiding me in had made it impossible to pass up. I am always up for antiquing and a great cup of coffeeAs I walked into the establishment I was wrapped in the aroma of fresh coffe http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Connecticut/Avon/blog-274878.html Just the beginning. Today we made the final plans for our trip to California. Plane tickets and hotel reservations are complete. Rented a really nice car which we will pick up after we land at LAXItinararyJuly 5th Arrive LAXJuly 6th Leave for the Big Sur area Lucia Lodge LuciaJuly 7th Leave for wine country staying just north of SF at the Case Ranch InnJuly 8th and 9th touring wine co http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Connecticut/Avon/blog-171623.html