Small Town America: Country Roads

Back road to town.

Bower of branches.

I love old country roads, especially the kind of back roads we have here in the Hudson Valley: winding, curvy tree lined roads, free of traffic, with nothing but a green bower of branches overhead. New York City driving is a thrill of it's own, like something out of a video game; it's fast and stressful and occasionally fun, but real relaxation behind the wheel happens when no one is around to witness it. It's just you, a car, the pavement, and the sky above. That's freedom to many Americans, and small town people know what I mean about the pleasures of an empty rural country road laid out for miles in front of you, without any traffic in front or behind to get into your head.  Relax, and enjoy the ride.

Country road.