Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Hurricane Irene

Came back from Montana into Vermont and Hurricane Irene. Our flight from Chicago to Albany was cancelled so we drove. The hardest part of the journey was at the end when we couldn't get off the bypass into West Rutland. After several unsuccessful attempts, we took a dirt road over the mountain by Pond Hill Ranch, and came into Ira from the back. After seeing all the water, I was sure that our bridge was gone, but it didn't move a millimeter. I have much admiration and gratitude for the people who put in that bridge. Some of the area around the bridge, and in the lane are washed away, but it is fortunately a town road. Route 7 is washed away north and south of Rutland, and Rte 4 around Mendon as well. I will provide pictures when our internet access is restored at home.

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