We enjoyed an afternoon concert by The Bernstein Bard Trio in one of the towns lovely outdoor markets. The song Don’t Murder Me was dedicated to the California guests. As we sat, more and more recently made friends from the area showed up until our shaded table was spilling over. Plus it was the perfect New England nearly fall day.

Yes, nearly fall it is. Meaning not yet, some say not for weeks even. We want to be back in the Bay Area mid November too. Given how slow as we like to move, that’s “only” six weeks. We’ve been invited to stay in the Blue Ridge Mountains; maybe, we’re told, the fall colors are further along given the higher elevation? What to do?!