My World To Yours: Apple picking in New Hampshire

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Apple picking in New Hampshire

Last Sunday, I had a blast! Aside from the regular relaxation attributed to weekends, we had plans for fall foliage and apple picking with friends. I always look forward to fall foliage. I love fall. Ok, let me rephrase that, i love fall but summer is still my favorite. We went up to New Hampshire's Apple Hill Farm. Not as impressive as Belkin Lookout Farm in Natick MA, but beautiful nonetheless. What makes any outing fun is the company, I believe... naks! So, in that category, it was a blast. First, apple picking, which is more like apple tasting and picture taking. Everyone had their cameras. I had to make sure I look great in every angle... not that I look great. I don't. Period. You know me.. I edit my pictures before it goes online...heheheh! This time of year, it is a little late for the season but there were still a lot, they said that this year is the best crop in 23 years but the rains on the weekend has stopped apple pickers, so apples were a plenty!

My kids at Apple Hill Farm Concord NH

These are sweet!

Here, husband thought it was nice to be inching up on the branches!

KC's signature pose!

Behind her is a pretty pond, very picturesque! I took a few shots for my keepsake. So serene, very clear skies and clear blue water.

There are 2 lift like structures that the kids and my not so young friends enjoyed!

Just to show you how much apple left for picking. This tree is unbelievably loaded!

Up close. It seems that every inch is fruit bearing. It is also very tasty. I forgot what it's called. Maybe one of m very few readers can identify these apples. It is a delight to see, especially for someone who grew up in the Philippines. Poor as we are, we only get to have apples during the holiday season!

Here 's one of my shots of the pond. I know, I need to improve my skills. It is a photographer's dream.

The whole thing is a photographer's dream. Everyone is smiling, the scenery is lush with tinges of yellow and orange leaves, the sky is as blue as you can imagine, add that with a crisp Fall weather.. Perfect!

Here's me with my ever smiling friends. I remember sayinng we should not be looking at the camera, what happened? We are too self conscious, that's what!

Focus on the background. Isn't it lovely?

The 2 previous pictures are just to show you how the pond can be the most beautiful backdrop for your Fall shoots! It was just delightful. It helped that the sky was clear.

To complete the farm look, ( by the way, this is a fully functioning farm, year round), there are tractors and this farmhouse. Going up the hill, to the orchard, this farmhouse is what you see. Very country.

We took a hayride from the farm store up to the hill. I don't have a picture of that moment, but it was a hayride minus the hay. I am thinking, maybe they have all those real hayrides for the kids. Speaking of the farm store, a pound of apples is only $1.25! It offers free tasting of their home baked muffins and breads, plus the warm and fresh apple cider. It sure does taste good and warms the heart. Imagine this and a not too chilly sunny day... ahhhh, Fall! Only in New England.