A Gift From Scotland

My husband came home yesterday, waving a package at us. I’ve been receiving quite the number of packages recently, everything from pinhole glasses to coupons for eca stack. The kids and I jumped outside to him, to see the words “Royal Mail” printed on the envelope. My gift from Scotland has arrived! A few months [...]

Lake George and Fort Ticonderoga, NY

Lake George in the autumn. What can I say? Sheer glory! We traveled up the beautiful and scenic Route 9, in the heart of the eastern Adirondacks Park. We finally found Fort Ticonderoga, too. And even though the Fort was closed, we snuck in for a little quiet exploration and photo op. What an adventure!

The Russian Orthodox Monastery in Jordanville, NY

Although we didn’t get to see the inside of the church (we girls were wearing pants, and were forbidden to enter), we enjoyed the beatiful architecture and visited the monastery’s cemetery. This is a stunning and elegant landmark in the middle of nowhere.

Fort Ontario in Oswego, NY

We just love visiting forts. There is so much to see and to learn, and we love early American history. Fort Ontario was full of surprises, though. And full of breathtaking views of New York’s Great Lake. WOW.