Burlington is
a small town yet has many things to offer. According to the records, it is one of the
prettiest towns in America.
Lake
Chaplain is my favorite place to hang out -- what a beautiful lake! You see
sailboats sailing and docked, a lighthouse view from a distance, bikers and
joggers around the park, and couples dating waiting for the sunset.
It's peaceful
and relaxing to sit overlooking the lake with a book or magazine, waiting for the sun to
set, watching boats sailing and people passing by.
My second
favorite during my trip was the labyrinth experience. Have you heard about this? "A labyrinth is an ancient symbol
that relates to wholeness. It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral
into a meandering but purposeful path. The Labyrinth represents a journey to
our own center and back again out into the world. It has long been used as
meditation and prayer tools. A labyrinth is a metaphor for the journey to the
center of your deepest self and backs out into the world with a broadened
understanding of who you are." If you're having some soul-searching or finding your journey to peace, this is a good activity for you. I guess you can find a labyrinth in most meditation places.
The Market
Place on Church Street is busy where most tourists are. So I spent
some time walking and of course, window shopping. There are many good restaurants here, and I chose to eat lunch at an Italian
restaurant. People watching is one thing I enjoy doing, especially in a tourists area. So I had my coffee and cookie on the bench while watching passersby.
I
chose to stay at a hostel on this trip, and I discovered Burlington Hostel. The place is impressive, especially its cleanliness. I would rate this hostel five-star - the best hostel I've stayed in so far.
Vermont is one of my favorite states. I know that winter here is brutal, but I would love to go back when the weather is beautiful and explore this pretty town.
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Lake Chaplain |
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Lake Chaplain |
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Lake Chaplain |
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Market Place |
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