I love Louisiana, but there are many things I miss
about the northeast. Fall foliage is one of them.
For the first
time since moving to the Bayou State six years ago, I returned to Pennsylvania
during the peak of autumn. I timed it perfectly. When I landed in Pittsburgh on
October 24, I was shocked by how much green I saw. And I had worried I missed
it! Over the course of two weeks, I watched green ease into gold, red, and
orange.
Seems it can transform almost overnight. When I return to Lake Charles in a couple days, I suspect the trees here will be nearly bare. It all happens so quickly. One night of wind and rain gives the demise a big boost.
Throughout my visit here, I've collected a few of
the prettiest leaves I found and pressed them into a notebook. I’ll lay them on
my dining room table when I get home, as a reminder of the beauty of southwestern Pennsylvania
this time of year.
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