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Ringwood Botanical Gardens Revisited by Barbara Dexter

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Ringwood Botanical Gardens Revisited by Barbara Dexter

It was a cold day today.  In fact the radio host on lite FM announced that everyone should stay inside unless they absolutely had to go out. Well I guess I had to go out. Call it a get away from home emergency, if you will. It was my appointed time to spend with mother nature and was there and grateful.

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The field

The wind was whipping through my hair and my face was cold. But not for long.

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The carriage road

As I skied down the gentle incline, my blood began to pump and I felt the heat throughout my body.

 

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Breaking the trail

I was warmly dressed including long underwear and ski pants. My many layers helped me to warm up faster and to maintain my heat.

 

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The snow angel in progress.

What would the day be without a little fun. Getting all snowy, even better.

 

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The Snow Angel

 

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The Oakland Diner

Down the road a bit, sits the Oakland Diner where we sat and had pleasant conversation, hot cocoa, and warm soup.

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The artwork at the Oakland Diner was a fabulous touch after skiing at Ringwood Botanical Gardens.

Adventures, Cross Country Skiing, Uncategorized, Winter in Jersey

Ringwood Botanical Gardens Cross Country Skiing by Barbara Dexter

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Ringwood Botanical Gardens Cross Country Skiing by Barbara Dexter It started out as a questionable day, well weather wise. At home it was icy from our last bout of freezing rain. Though the road surface was clear and salted, I feared there would be a layer of ice on the snow. If you have ever fallen on ice, you know it is not pleasant. I said to myself, just go and see how it is. The botanical gardens are over a half hour away from home. I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived to pillow soft snow that was perfect for skiing.

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Greeter 1

 

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Greeter 2

 

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Lots soft snow.

 

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The sun peaking through the trees.

 

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A view from behind me after a short incline.

 

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Look real hard and you will see a cottage through the trees.

 

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The trail leads through the woods.

 

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Beautiful creek

After skiing for some time, I was able to wander around the grounds and view the manor and grounds.

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Manor as seen from the road.
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Front of the manor.
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A gorgeous tree rowing on the grounds.
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Check out the stone work and leaded glass windows.

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The carriage house.
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Another view of the carriage house.
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The road leading around the estate.

It was a lovely day for skiing today. The snow was perfect. The only sound that you hear when out on the trail is the sound of your skis on the snow. With the exception of your own voice, that is. If you are thinking of going out to Ringwood Botanical Gardens for a cross country ski visit, I would go soon to take advantage of the great conditions.