Purgatory

Today S and I ventured to Purgatory Chasm in Sutton, MA to do some hiking.

It was the best kind of fall day to be outdoors – cool, but not freezing, so sunny, and full of sounds without too much wind.

The chasm was technically closed because of downed trees from last week’s nor’easter, but there were plenty of people out and about on the cliffs anyway, so we joined in.

It was a great hike around to “little purgatory.” We saw The Majesty’s Cave, the Devil’s Coffin, Pulpit and Corn Crib along the way. There were gorges, waterfalls and fresh greenery (and orangery, yellowery, etc.) all around us. Even though it’s so late in the leaf-peeping season, I think this may have been one of New England’s finest fall weekends yet.

I am thankful that S planned this day trip for us. He knows I love a good adventure and likes to show off his manly moves when we hike. What I most appreciate is having time to walk, talk and just enjoy one another in a different atmosphere.