Enchanting Essex

Tag: hiking

  • There’s a Kind of Hush*

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    According to the meteorological calendar, yesterday (1st December) was the first day of Winter and this morning, we awoke to this: The winter wood is like a strong old man,Grizzled, rugged, and gray1 Here in Essex County, our mornings are decidedly brisk.  Mid-day, and ‘though much lower at this time of year, the the sun…

  • I am home…

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    You know that feeling you get when you first walk through your front door after a long road trip or vacation?  It’s a welcome that wraps its arms around you — everything looks and smells and feels familiar and cosy.  That’s exactly how I felt when I walked into Kopegaron Woods for the first time…