Late afternoon on Friday, Darren and I hit the road and drove to Bromley Mountain in Vermont for another weekend getaway in the snow and the mountains. We were really looking forward to the trip especially since our January escape was ruined because of my battle with the flu. In an effort to beat the rush hour traffic and the impending snow that was predicted for Vermont, we headed out of work on the earlier side and managed to make it there just before 8pm. Just as we pulled into the parking lot for the Manchester Bar & Grill the first flakes started to fall. We enjoyed a nice, casual dinner at this chalet style restaurant where the menu is a mix of sandwiches, salads and steaks. As we left the restaurant a couple of inches of snow had already fallen and the forecast was calling for up to a foot. We nestled into our condo for the evening watching the snow fall and a movie.

Saturday morning we awoke to more than a foot of snow and more was still coming down. The wind was whipping and the snow was heavy. The conditions were great for the experienced skier since the trails were not groomed and the heavy snow was still coming down. Darren tackled the slopes while I tackled the deep snow and the treacherous drive into Manchester. I made a massage appointment and a facial at the Equinox Resort & Spa and indulged in some pampering while Darren got in some good runs. Later in the day, I picked Darren up and we spent the rest of the afternoon chilling and playing some Scrabble (I beat his butt!).

Amidst periodic snow squalls, we ventured back into Manchester for dinner at the Sirloin Saloon, a ‘fine dining’ experience in a rustic, casual atmosphere which serves up a mix of steak and seafood. We loved this place! Darren had the prime rib and I ordered the stuffed grilled shrimp. Both dishes were delicious and came with a fresh salad bar and warm, fresh bread. Even with a bottle of wine and dessert, our meal was incredibly reasonable. We will definitely be back!

This morning we woke up to bright sunshine. Darren took in a few runs as I packed up the house. We stopped at Sherrie’s Cafe – a favorite of ours – for a late breakfast before hitting the road. It was great and we know we will be returning. For now though, its back to work and back to being ‘a city slickers’.