We spent today traveling to Joseph Smith's birthplace. It's this small visitor's center in the middle of nowhere with a monument and grounds. The church also owns surrounding land and built Camp Joseph complete with cabins. They hold Girls Camp and Scout camps there. The peacefulness rivals that of Palmyra.
Liam was antsy after the 1 1/2 hour car ride and loved chasing butterflies.
And sitting on the original step of the Smith family home.
Thankfully, we had a wonderful tour guide, Elder Slade from Star, Idaho. He didn't mind Liam running all over the place and took us around the grounds in a golf cart.
Along with taking us to see the foundations of Smith family homes on the property, we saw a stone bridge used by wagons. It was part of a turnpike that ran through the area carrying travelers during the late 1700s and early 1800s.
On the way back to Middlebury, we missed one of the turn offs and took the long way home. In the process, we saw excellent views of valleys and mountains. All and all a good day.
1 comment:
oh i am glad you were able to make it here. it sounds/looks like you had a great time. what are your plans for next week? this will be your first birthday in vermont.... any special way vermonties celebrate?
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