We had a MARVELOUS time in New York state. It was incredibly beautiful and chilly (which was a really nice change). It was a little rainy, but we don't get a lot of rain, so we enjoyed that, too. It was GREAT to be away from the kids for a few days, and it was so nice to sleep in until we woke up, and then not get out of bed until we felt like it. We enjoyed each other's company, and he even held my hand whenever we were walking somewhere. It was so nice not to be rushing around, and it was nice to be a couple! Here are some pictures: 
We went to some caverns just west of Albany before we drove up to the Adirondacks. The caverns were really cool (literally, too!) 
This was called the "Bronze Room" and was really pretty. The picture doesn't show all the beautiful colors. 
We spent a LOT of time driving (500+ miles), but it was good driving. There was no one in the backseat picking a fight with someone else or whining or anything. 
A very typical view of the Adirondacks. There were lakes everywhere. In one spot, the lakes were numbered instead of named. "I have a cabin on Fourth Lake, how about you?" 
Once in Lake Placid, we took a tour of a couple of Olympic sites. This is looking down from the top of the 120 meter ski jumping tower. It was REALLY high! 
This is looking up at the same tower. We saw a guy practicing. I think he was about 14. It was amazing to watch in person. 
This is looking over the Bobsled course. Aren't those colors amazing? 
This is what we would have looked like if we had plunked down over $100 to ride in a bobsled. In the end, we decided it wasn't worth the money, but we did enjoy watching others do it. Even though they were going over 50 mph around this turn, it is only about half as fast as a real bobsled team. 
This is called High Falls Gorge and was really cool. Once again, pictures don't really do it justice. It was much more awe inspiring than it looks. 
Looking up river from High Falls Gorge.
We went to some caverns just west of Albany before we drove up to the Adirondacks. The caverns were really cool (literally, too!) This was called the "Bronze Room" and was really pretty. The picture doesn't show all the beautiful colors. We spent a LOT of time driving (500+ miles), but it was good driving. There was no one in the backseat picking a fight with someone else or whining or anything. A very typical view of the Adirondacks. There were lakes everywhere. In one spot, the lakes were numbered instead of named. "I have a cabin on Fourth Lake, how about you?" Once in Lake Placid, we took a tour of a couple of Olympic sites. This is looking down from the top of the 120 meter ski jumping tower. It was REALLY high! This is looking up at the same tower. We saw a guy practicing. I think he was about 14. It was amazing to watch in person. This is looking over the Bobsled course. Aren't those colors amazing? This is what we would have looked like if we had plunked down over $100 to ride in a bobsled. In the end, we decided it wasn't worth the money, but we did enjoy watching others do it. Even though they were going over 50 mph around this turn, it is only about half as fast as a real bobsled team. This is called High Falls Gorge and was really cool. Once again, pictures don't really do it justice. It was much more awe inspiring than it looks. Looking up river from High Falls Gorge. 
This is Lake George, where all the really rich people live, I think. There were some amazing homes along the lake. I think those people should donate their extra money to me.
We went on a ten mile hike on our way to the airport. This is us on the hike.
(Disclaimer: no, we did not hike the entire 10 miles, but we did go on the trail.)
I thought this was a really cool picture. Looking up from the forest floor.
And we came home to this cool sign from our biggest fans. I'm glad they missed us, I missed them, too.
3 comments:
It's beautiful! Love those leaves and colors and the waterfall and the caverns! Glad you enjoyed that Hike (ha) and that you had a safe and fun trip...welcome home!
I am so jealous. I am not sure I want to show Brian the pictures because then he will want to pack up tomorrow. The colors were beautiful. I wish I could see fall leaves like that this year.
I think those rich people should donate some of their money to you and then maybe any leftover you can pass to me.
gorgeous. glad you had fun and you and brandon still like each other...it's easy to forget you have a relationship with someone when you always have kids hanging on you.
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