V17E1: Adventure is a Foot in Vermont

There is a nice, low-impact hiking trail here along the edge of the water at Somerset Reservoir... or... it would be low-impact if I didn't break my foot there. Alright, in all serious, it is a seemingly easy trail, I just stepped wrongly. We only saw about a half-mile of the hike before we rushed to the ER, but it was a lovely single-track hiking trail in a wooded area, and a lot of folks boating and swimming during the summer months. I'm going to have to go back when my body isn't broken.

North of Wilmington, Vermont, Shannon and I encountered this roadside shack with a big sign out front that read, "Lobster Rolls." That was enough for us to pull over for a quick bite. I've had a lobster roll before, but it was Shannon's first time. They simply take a bread roll like one might fill with steak or sausage, but instead, it's filled with buttery lobster bits. Ours was served with fries and was absolutely delicious. The only caveat is that they're an expensive treat. Shannon paid $60 for two. Is it worth it? Yes. How can one justify the price? It still costs less than a tank of gas.

Stratton, Vermont, is a small village in southern vermont with a lovely country store flanked by some historic structures. The greater Stratton area features hiking, skiing, camping, and a wonderfully scenic backcountry.

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is the place to be when you've fractured a metatarsal. I enjoyed hours of watching Naked and Afraid in the waiting room before they were able to get to me. Although we waited for a bit, the staff was very kind, and the doctor was knowlegable. Recommended if you're trying to decide between getting treatment for an injury or going to Olive Garden.

If you're down the street at the hospital getting treatment for a broken bone, and you're finally discharged after 9:00 PM on a Sunday night, you're not going to find many open restaurants in Brattleboro... except for Vermont Inn Pizza. It wasn't the best pizza I've ever had, but it was hot and tasty after not having eaten all day. Decent comfort food in a convenient and relaxing environment.

This campground is very nice, and extremely well run. It's clean, and well maintained with charming campsites, both with, and without RV hook-ups. Some of the spots are shady, nestled in the trees, while others are in an open field. It's all pretty standard, except there is a food truck and an ice cream shop on-site. There is miniature golf, a pool, and live entertainment. Most notably, these attractions aren't walled-in and only available to guests. The general public is welcome. The hot water pressure in the shower near our campsite is better than most places I've experienced; even most hotels! The connectivity here is surprisingly poor. I do believe they campground has a modern wifi system, but throughput is extremely slow and unstable (about 5 down and 5 up) possibly due to network congestion. Also cellular signals are weak across the board. Your best bet would be Starlink out in one of the spacious RV sites. Overall, the place has a great vibe, and we'd stay here again in a heartbeat!