Our visit to the Adirondacks ends up with rain and more rain……After another very nice breakfast we say goodbye to Doug and Maggie and return to Canada. It is May 29th, and just after noon we arrive at H.’s apartment where we will stay during our visit to Ottawa. It is nice to see her …
Unfortunately, today, May 28th, it is still raining……and so after breakfast we travel towards Ticonderoga, to visit the fort on the small strip of land between Lake Champlain and Lake George. From 1754 -1764, French and British troops have fought here, claiming the ‘new land’, with or without the help of Indian tribes. The fort …
It’s raining, just as predicted, when we walk over to Maggie for an extensive breakfast (fresh fruit, juice, tea/coffee, scrambled eggs, french toast, bacon). After breakfast we drive towards Blue Mountain Lake to visit the Adirondack Museum. The collection of boats, coaches, a train and tools is impressive. We enjoy the exhibition, and visit the …
On May 26th, 7:14 a.m., we leave Binghamton and start our trip to the Adirondacks. The weather is nice and sunny, not too hot, and it is still quiet on the road. We stop in Lake George to visit the factory outlet of famous brands (everything on sale!). We continue our trip to Aunt Polly’s …
Even on Memorial Day nothing whatsoever happens in Binghamton… There is no parade, everything closed down, no one in the streets, welcome to Ghost Town… But we need at least something to eat. After a walk around town, to see if indeed everything is closed, we end up back in the hotel lobby, where Wayne …
Well, Binghamton… What is in Binghamton, people kept asking us during the weekend. That should have set off alarm bells for us… We had no clue, except that there is a Zoo, and that we will stay here as a stop in between Pittsburgh and Newcomb… But everybody was right… There is absolutely nothing, nada, …
Another gorgeous day! We are staying in Huddleson Court, in the Harvest cabin. A cozy and little home. On ‘the day after’ everybody is allowed to relax and enjoy the weather. However, the children have other things on their mind. Once the bucket is ‘loaded’, they chase eachother with super-soakers. Some prefer volleybal, others prefer …
Today is D&G-day! After a lovely breakfast with the family (Mmmm… Spinach and Vegetarian Casserole, made by June and Ronda), we load up all the cars, and after triple checking that all has been packed, we drive to Green Gables, Jennerstown. The weather is perfect: blue skies, and fluffy clouds, just as Galen had ordered. …
Thursday is all about the final preps! Today the last family members are flying in, the last errands are done, lots and lots of phone calls, and at 1 pm the girls all runoff for “pedi’s and mani’s”. In the Venitian Aveda Salon, the girls are being pampered while enjoying a glass of wine and …
It’s Summer in Pittsburgh, and we love it! After our arrival, we immediately sat down in the garden on the newly arrived patio-set of the S. Mansion! Dinner at the new outside dinner table! Today we visited the Cathedral of Learning and had a beautiful view from the 36th floor! After that, we visited the …