Happy 5th of July!
We got in pretty late from the fireworks so I am posting this on the morning of July 5th. We had a great day yesterday. The weather has been perfect, with temps on the low 80s, very little humidity, and full sun with just a few clouds occasionally to provide a break from the direct rays.
After a great made to order breakfast of french toast, bacon and fresh fruit, we all swam, kayaked,
paddleboarded
and sunbathed all morning and until about 2pm on the brand new dock.
Then it was off to collect my dad and cousin Fred, for a trip to visit my Grandma "D" in the Indian River nursing facility in Granville NY, about 25 miles away and just 5 miles from the Vermont border. She has been there a few years and seems to be happy with it, though her diminishing faculties make it hard to communicate sometimes. She seemed to recognize us all and remarked on how tall Sarah and Sam were getting. She doesn't get much company (Fred and Uncle Bill mostly) so I think she really enjoyed the visit.
We returned to Queensbury and headed straight for Martha's, where there was no line at all! Peanut butter chocolate swirl was the flavor of the day. MMMMMM....
We dropped off dad and Fred and scooted back to the Lodge to get changed for the fireworks. Lake George puts on the biggest display in the area, and typically hosts 20,000 people for the event. We are rarely here for the 4th, so we thought we'd go experience it.
We drove to the outskirts of the village about 7:30 and found a place to park before making the long walk into the center of town. We got some delicious Capri pizza (now our 2nd favorite pizza, knocked from the top by Don Antonios in Hell's Kitchen)
and ate it in Shepard's Park on Main Street. Thousands of people milled around the yacht basin and lined every street and walkway. I think they all followed us from Times Square!
We found out where Chris and Beth and their boys were on the Beach Road, and managed to find them just before the display began.
Two barges in the lake basin are used to launch the fireworks, and all the cruise boats take people out to get a view from the water.
Thousands of private boats fill the lake's lower basin, creating an unusual sight with their lights across the water horizon.
The mountains surrounding the Village make a perfect backdrop for the exploding rockets, and we were situated perfectly to see hear and feel the explosions.
The loudest booms echo off the mountainsides, so a low rumble goes on the whole time. Very unique place for the 4th.
By the time we said our goodbyes and got back to the cars and then the Lodge it was almost midnight, and everyone was exhausted from our busy day.
Today (our last here) we'll soak up some more sun and enjoy watersports and then my dad is hosting us for a sendoff dinner at a fancy lakeside restaurant. Here are a few shots of the serene morning lake and flock of geese that came by today.
More later!
After a great made to order breakfast of french toast, bacon and fresh fruit, we all swam, kayaked,
Then it was off to collect my dad and cousin Fred, for a trip to visit my Grandma "D" in the Indian River nursing facility in Granville NY, about 25 miles away and just 5 miles from the Vermont border. She has been there a few years and seems to be happy with it, though her diminishing faculties make it hard to communicate sometimes. She seemed to recognize us all and remarked on how tall Sarah and Sam were getting. She doesn't get much company (Fred and Uncle Bill mostly) so I think she really enjoyed the visit.
We returned to Queensbury and headed straight for Martha's, where there was no line at all! Peanut butter chocolate swirl was the flavor of the day. MMMMMM....
We dropped off dad and Fred and scooted back to the Lodge to get changed for the fireworks. Lake George puts on the biggest display in the area, and typically hosts 20,000 people for the event. We are rarely here for the 4th, so we thought we'd go experience it.
We drove to the outskirts of the village about 7:30 and found a place to park before making the long walk into the center of town. We got some delicious Capri pizza (now our 2nd favorite pizza, knocked from the top by Don Antonios in Hell's Kitchen)
We found out where Chris and Beth and their boys were on the Beach Road, and managed to find them just before the display began.
Two barges in the lake basin are used to launch the fireworks, and all the cruise boats take people out to get a view from the water.
The mountains surrounding the Village make a perfect backdrop for the exploding rockets, and we were situated perfectly to see hear and feel the explosions.
By the time we said our goodbyes and got back to the cars and then the Lodge it was almost midnight, and everyone was exhausted from our busy day.
Today (our last here) we'll soak up some more sun and enjoy watersports and then my dad is hosting us for a sendoff dinner at a fancy lakeside restaurant. Here are a few shots of the serene morning lake and flock of geese that came by today.
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