We took a break for our daily routine to refresh our bodies and minds.  It provided us with many things for which to be grateful.

A party for a friend who is leaving soon on a grand adventure in the U.S. Air Force.  And the U. S. Air Force will be lucky to have him!

A happy time spent with so many friends and their families.  Lots of laughter and hugs.

A gift of a movie made by a former student of mine.  I had owned it before, and somehow managed to lose it during a move from one home to another.  I’m so happy to have a new copy of it, so that I can watch and laugh and clap!

Leaving the party early to get started on a road trip to Lake George, NY.  How exciting!

I never really enjoyed travelling on the New York Thruway, so it was grand to learn there is another Interstate highway that is more scenic, and gets us to our destination in the same amount of time (or almost).  The lovely Southern Tier Highway.  What a treat!

Discovering that our hotel in Lake George Village was a beautiful mint green color.  Something about that color made it look so inviting.

Dave taking me for a drive around Lake George, to see the beautiful lake, the beaches, the boats, the cottages, hotels and restaurants, and millions of trees!

Eating lunch at the A&W Root Beer Drive-In, the 2nd (now 3rd) most popular restaurant in Lake George Village.  We were not disappointed.

Took a short day trip to Lake Placid.  I was so surprised to see that it is a thriving little town with lots of shops, eateries and galleries.  There is a lovely spot in the center of town with a lake, places to sit and relax and, also, places to stroll.  The athletic venues from the 1980 Olympics are still there, and still being used.  One of my favorite parts of our trip.

A boat ride on the steamship Minnie-ha-ha was relaxing and interesting.  The steam engines that powered the paddle wheel were so quiet.  The calliope, which only played when we returned to the port, was decidedly louder!  A beautiful, sunset cruise.