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In Vermont, Slow Is the Way Forward  在佛蒙特州，盡情享受樂遊慢活

─Mike Corsini

精英翻譯社轉自http://paper.udn.com/udnpaper/POH0058/286293/web/

With the arrival of autumn, leaves begin to change colors, taking on shades of dark red and warm orange. For some, this is a reminder of time's passing and of the need to slow down and appreciate all the good things that nature offers. One great place to take in the beauty of autumn is Vermont. Located in the Northeastern United States, this state has a relaxed pace that lets you step back from your busy daily lives.

隨著秋天的到來，葉子開始變色，呈現出不同深淺的深紅色與暖橘色。對某些人來說，這提醒他們時光流逝，需要放慢步調、好好欣賞所有大自然提供的美好事物。一個欣賞秋天美景的好去處就是佛蒙特州。這個州位在美國東北部，帶有一種讓人從忙碌的日常生活中抽離的輕鬆步調。

Vermont is a land of countless farms, and it prides itself on the idea of "grow local, buy local.'' In autumn, apples, potatoes, pumpkins, and berries are harvested there. Many farms and orchards invite visitors to pick their own fruits and vegetables. Imagine biting into an apple that you just picked from a tree while you admire the beautiful surroundings.

佛蒙特州這片土地上有無數的農場，以「在地種植，在地購買」的想法而自豪。在秋天，那裡的蘋果、馬鈴薯、南瓜和莓果要收成。許多農場和果園邀請觀光客自己來採收水果和蔬菜。想像一下邊咬一口你剛從樹上摘下的蘋果，一邊欣賞美麗的周圍環境吧。

Vermont is also a good place for seeing the great outdoors. There are seven-hundred miles of hiking trails and thirty-nine campgrounds in this not-so-large state. Additionally, its small highways and many trails are perfect for biking and admiring the changing colors of fall.

佛蒙特州也是個觀賞大自然的好地方。在這個不算大的州有七百英里的登山步道和三十九個露營區。此外，這裡的小道和許多小徑都很適合騎腳踏車及欣賞秋天的彩色變化。