The Road Goes On...


Summer brought a few more changes around the property, and now that we are done with traveling and settled back into school I can provide a few updates.

 When we last met, I left you with the bulldozer perched just past the house (see below).
I am happy to announce that our (20 foot wide) roads now make a complete loop around the property. I had no idea what a long process this would be when we began- oh, the flat easy land we took for granted in Florida! But we knew our mountain views came with special challenges- and they are so worth it. Here 's a few pics from the new roads (before gravel was spread).
Beginning to head down the hill....
The road sliced into a hill we sledded down last winter- weird.
A view looking up
The road continues down on the right, the flat cleared section you see on the left will hold tiny cabins for rentals. (Lemme  tell you, they will have an amazing view).



Walking the paths around the property keeps getting easier. As we travel the road we are able to keep an eye on the (many) springs on the property. It looks like they come together perfectly for our planned natural pool- and they sound beautiful as they splash onto rocks near the roads. (Bumble just likes to jump in them, checking for any mud he may have missed). Stay tuned for views of the top, a new staircase and info on- gasp- wells and septic!



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