The end of June found us journeying to upstate New York, our destination Lake Placid to visit Maura, John and Billy at their new home.
Enroute, we stopped at Carolyn and Rob's in Greene County in the Catskill Region, visited the Empire State Plaza and capital in Albany, drove on to the Adirondacks and Lake Placid. While there, we spent quality time with Maura, John & Billy, sat around the fire pit, went to the summit of Whiteface Mountain, took in an ice hockey game at the Herb Brooks Olympic arena, browsed the town of Lake Placid, and explored trails.
On our return trip, we stopped in Lake George and spent a night and day in charming Saratoga Springs. There, we visited the National Thoroughbred Racing Museum, Hall of Fame and Gallery, made an early dawn trip to the track and stables! Of course, we had our cameras all along the way.
Join our journey and enjoy ! This collection of photos were taken by both of us.
Amber waves of grain!
Greene County(Carolyn & Rob's) New York !
Empire State Plaza, Albany, N. Y.
New York State Museum in background.
New York State Capital
On the North Way heading to Lake Placid.
To be welcomed by Maura and Billy
The view from Whiteface Mountain.
Our guide points out landmarks!
Lake Placid beneath the clouds.
On the summit, 4,867 feet!
O' beautiful for spacious skies!
Around the fire!
Connie, Billy & Johnny Mac
Official marshmallow roaster !
Mirror Lake, Lake Placid, NY
In front of the Zig, Zag Pub, Lake Placid
Downtown Lake Placid !
Sunday evening we were at the Olympic Hockey Rink to watch
John McFeely on ice.
Johnny Mac vs. the goalie!
After lights out at the arena and a nights sleep, we were back on the road. The next morning, we headed South.
We stopped for a cup of coffee and a look at Lake George. Our next stop would be charming Saratoga Springs.
Paddle wheeler on Lake George !
The historic race track at Saratoga.
Entering the home stretch!
Waiting for some action !
As fine a Museum, Gallery, and Hall of Fame that you will find for any sport !
Heading to the track for an early morning workout !
The stables.
Practice starting gate!
A quarter mile to the wire!
See ya! Thanks for coming out!
Connie & I hope you enjoyed these photos as much as we enjoyed our trip.
jpk/ckk 6/29/12
