East Haddam fall colors 2019

Stopping the car every half mile for a photo, was necessary because the colors seemed pretty vibrant this year. This post is just a bunch of photos to enjoy.


Swing bridge over the Connecticut River from Eagle Landing park



Somewhere on 149

Below, is an aerial view showing the Connecticut River and surrounding area.  The red star is home.  (I had to choose a color...nothing to do with communism!)

Cows at Ballek's.  Ballek's has been farming this land since the 1600s, fourteen generations.  The land was granted by King Charles, I believe to the Ackley family from Much Hadham, Hertfordshire.

The swing bridge opens every hour to let tall boats through, when there is boat traffic.











Route 149, coming down toward Moodus from Westchester.

Rte 149 near Salmon Cove

Rte 149 along Salmon Cove, particularly vibrant




Salmon Cove


Across from Ballek's

Meadow behind the back yard

Back yard









Around Oct 8, coming back from picking up Chinese takeout, these colors: