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I have never seen so much snow in my life before. I loved every minutes of it, even though my fingers and ears were numbed by the freezing temperature. Every nooks and corners held surprises for both me and my husband. Skies were getting darker and the views changed with each passing minute. You just got to be there as the scenery was just superb!