Fall is big in New England. When we lived in Missouri, Janet always commented that the colors were never as pretty as in New England. After moving here, I understand exactly what she meant. Not only are the leaves more vibrant, but the towns in New England seem to live for this time of the year. There are festivals in many towns and villages and quirky traditions. I drive through couple of small towns on the way to work, Chester & Auburn. Auburn sits right on Massabesic Lake and is surrounded by gorgeous fall foliage. There’s a small waterfall on the creek that passes under a bridge and empties into the lake that makes for absolutely beautiful pictures.  Chester has a tradition of creating scarecrows that line the road. I’ve counted at least 25 scarecrows on the way to work, but the paper says that there are over 100 scattered throughout the community.  The month of October is a big tourist month in New England, attracting both land tours and cruise ships.  So, like a tourist, I’ve taken a few pictures for you to enjoy.