Columbus Day

Columbus Day had the kids and I off on a new adventure. We drove down to Essex and boarded an old- fashioned steam train for a scenic ride along the Connecticut River. We then got off the train and took a cruise up the river for an hour. Great fun! The leaves were not at their peak yet, and it was freezing, but it was a beautiful clear day and a good time was had by all--well, the teenager's fun level was questionable!

(see photos) :)