mountain
love
by Moses Little
Up here in The North Country our winters are long, our
growing season is short, and our love for the mountains runs
deep. We may be less associated with romance than, say, the
canals of Venice or the lights of Paris, but we have a solid
understanding of warmth, coziness, and good times. Dear
reader, allow me to walk you through the best romantic day of
your life.
Whether you awake to the brilliance of a North Country morning, or roll up here via one of our many scenic routes, it is in your best interest to start your morning strong. I recommend a heart-rate-elevating stroll up to Bald Peak and Artist's Bluff. The views fill onlookers with the majesty of
Franconia Notch and the hike is far from strenuous.
Any day that starts with a thermos of hot coffee,
shared within the warming embrace of a loved one, is
a day started right.
As you cruise back into downtown Littleton options
abound for breakfast destinations.. Pancakes from
The Littleton Diner, baked goodies from The French
Sisters, a snack enjoyed right on The Ammonoosuc
River from Miller's Cafe, an intimate corner at The
Coffee Pot, or the extensive menu and friendly service
at The Topic Of The Town. You really can't go wrong, it
is probably best to try a different spot every visit!
With bellies full, walking the eclectic shops of
Littleton's historic downtown is a leisurely way to
burn off the morning's meal. Your special someone
will no doubt appreciate a generous token to
remember the time spent together in the
North Country. Jewelry shops are plentiful for that
perfect set of silver earrings, nothing says, "I love
you," like a ukelele from Northern Lights Music Store,
and there is no more intimate come-hither gesture
than a Stephen King novel from the Village Book
Store.
Sated and gifted, as the sun reaches its zenith in the
sky and your sweet one's love reaches its zenith too, a
The perfect date, as described by a North Country hopeless romantic