Canadian Maritimes 17

D proposed R take us two up Rattlesnake mountain with the dog, so off we set with Captain in the back of the car for the walk. We spotted some wild turkeys crossing the road and rushed to take photos, but it was a bit dark. Anyway, you can see they are turkeys. Then R stopped to show us a beaver dam, but we didn't see a beaver, only lovely autumn colours in the trees. We parked in the car park, and began the climb up Rattlesnake along the path. It's not too steep, but we took it steadily, with Captain doing very well, although he has two bad hips. Tantalising glimpses of the lakes kept coming into view, and then we were out in the open on the rocky outcrop with Squam and then Winnipesaukee Lakes spread out below us, sparkling in the sun that kept getting covered with scudding dark clouds. It's fabulous.
Now we were getting ready for a coffee, so back to Centre Sandwich and Mocha Rizing. Here they sell all sorts of stuff and serve coffee at the back. It seems to be quite the meeting place for the village people. (No, not that lot!) We also looked in at the lovely craft shop that sells very special stuff from local craftspeople (Sandwich Home Industries League of NH Craftsmen Gallery). We ended up buying a solid glass pumpkin to go with some other glass fruit we have collected.
Everything around the Sandwich area is so cutesy - I love the autumn wreaths on the doors and the pumpkins, harvest dolls etc. Each house has its own display.
Back at Ballafayle we were taken on a walk around the woods and 'helped' R with some maintenance. There are lots of fungi of different types all over and photos were taken. Then it was time to pack before dinner as we leave again tomorrow. This evening we had dinner with a couple from up the road, but they didn't stay long as the husband has injured his leg and it was very painful.

Sandwich Home Industries League of NH Craftsmen Gallery