Time in Lake George (Part 3 of 3)

After our trip to Gull Pond, we ventured to Mt. Defiance with our ultimate destination being Ft. Ticonderoga. 

Not only did we get to experience some beautiful scenery, we also got a bit of a history lesson too.

Mt. Definance

"You are Here"

Lake Champlain

Looking at Ft Ticonderoga from Mt. Defiance.

Looking at Mt. Defiance from Ft. Ticonderoga.

Lots of 'characters' at Ft. Ticonderoga:

Entrance to the Fort.

Soldier cutlery.

Everyday china.

Medical and surgery supplies.

Soldier barracks.  From the jackets on the bedposts, it looks like 4 men to a bed.  Cozy!

Courtyard at the Fort.

"Someone" needs to go on a diet....and learn to read!

Fife and Drum Corps

Future soldiers

Entrance to the King's Garden

Obligatory fountain in the garden.

The Gang having lunch at the Club.

After our historical adventures, Roger suggested a tour of Lake George by boat.  Great idea!

View of Roger & Melissa's house from the lake.

Lake George, surrounded by the Adirondack mountains.

Motley crew.

If you double click on the picture to enlarge, you'll see two climbers.  No thank you!

Just where he wants to be....on a boat on the water!

Thanks Roger and Melissa for sharing your piece of paradise and hosting all of us for the weekend!

Time in Lake George (Part 2 of 3)

We had forgotten how early the sun rises in the North!  I was pretty sure one morning I slept in until at least 7:30.  Turns out it was 6:30!

Roger and Melissa enjoy hiking and exploring the nature trails near them.  Our first stop was Gull Pond.  We had a gentle hike through the woods that opened to a beautiful pond!

Panoramic picture of Gull Pond

Can you find the frog?

Several of our troop found a blueberry bush and enjoyed a little snack while checking out the pond.

Over the years, Melissa has taken an interest in mushrooms.  She pointed out the good ones and the ones to stay away from.  Even with a book, I don't trust myself to pick the right ones so I think I'll stick with getting my 'shrooms from the store.

I think she said this wasn't a good one.  (White gills = bad.)

It was a nice way to start the morning and explore the area.

Time in Lake George (part 1 of 3)

As mentioned in a previous post, back in January during a trip to Naples, an idea was discussed to get together during the summer outside of Florida.  A date was selected and travel plans were coordinated.

We made our trek from Ogunquit, Maine to Ticonderoga in the zippy red Caddy with some beautiful scenery along the way.

The town square in Ticonderoga.

Roger and Melissa invited the group to stay at their cabin on Lake George in the Adirondack mountains of New York.  We all descended upon them mid-day Friday.  What a beautiful spot!

We enjoyed a bit of relaxing time on their deck.

Melissa, Roger, Frank

Frank, Roger, Toivo

Melissa and Connie on the dock.

Toivo the "Frog Whisperer"

Relaxing in real Adirondack chairs!

Part of the group wanted to take a little walk with our destination being the 'haunted house'.

Upon returning and after a little more relaxing, we enjoyed Roger's scrumptious home cooked meal of Transylvanian Goulash!  (It was amazing and will probably be added to the Hungarian/Slavic night menu.)

After dinner, we introduce "Left-Right-Center" to the group.  There were a few practice rounds and a 'real' round, for money with Connie ending up with the pot.  Lots of laughs and fun!

Great fun catching up with everyone!