I decided to take a detour on the way home from the grocery store.  I couldn’t help myself.  The day was cool and comfortable and, at the time, the sky was clear. 

     We are having a wonderful fall.  We’ve had ample rain and perfect temperatures, all of which has provided us with the most stunning fall leaves that I’ve seen in a while. 

      I drove a few miles out of my way to stop at the ideal panoramic view of this valley.  I parked my car, got out, looked at the landscape, and remembered why I love the east coast so much. 

     As far as I could see, there were dramatic hues of reds, oranges and yellows. 

     There were two things that would’ve made my little side trip better, if DH were along to share it, and if I’d had my camera in the car. 

     Someone had steaks grilling and the scent reminded me that I had groceries in the car that I needed to get home.  Although the temptations to find the source of the steak aroma and to continue to enjoy the scenery tugged at my will, I climbed back into my car and headed home.  I made one more stop on the way, a roadside stand where they sell apples and fresh apple cider from the orchard behind it.

     Back at home, after I put the groceries away, I treated DH and myself to another favorite fall tradition and poured two tall glasses of cold apple cider.