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Showing posts with label Upstate NY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Upstate NY. Show all posts

Friday, October 8, 2010

From Pittsburgh to Canada

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As the Autumn came knocking on the door ,the nights became colder ,the days shorter and the RV traffic thinner,the C.G became almost deserted but we still had the desire to keep going and experience the foliage on the way back.

On the way from Pittsburgh to the Canadian boarder we have done 3 stops ,one in Mercer PA  one in Tionesta PA and one next to Jamestown NY , some of the days were rainy and some crispy clear but cold (that’s how I like it),we enjoyed every minute and took it as it came still taking short hikes to waterfalls and visiting an Apple fest in Franklin PA,rain did not stop us at all ,it is only water…

In Jamestown C.G we meet again the owner Max that was glad to see us after we camped in his C.G last year coming from NY towards the Canadian boarder, he too is closing up and moving for the winter to Florida as most of the RVer’s from the cold area.

Crossing the boarder was smooth ,we did not have even to get out of the truck although I had everything ready for the usual questions we got so much used to.

In July in a C.G we meet a great couple that lives an hour North of  Toronto , they offered us to leave our rig on their land during the winter ,we just talked with them and will on our way to their place in 2 days that will be used to do the laundry and get the staff packed and ready.

The next 2 weeks we will spend with our son in Toronto,visit friends and get presents for the grandkids .

Next year plan is already going through my head …Michigan,Indiana,Kentucky and Tennessee… I can’t wait.

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Saturday, October 3, 2009

Niagara Falls-end of 2009 RV trip.

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End of September beginning October, it starts to be very cold at night and crispy cold at day time, this is the time to get ready to close the 2009 RV summer trip.

We had a great time traveling through Maine,NH,VT and Upstate NY,hiked to many peaks and waterfalls,meet interesting people and added many adventures to our RV way of life .

The “KING’ of the waterfalls was left as the last interesting place on our route before storing the trailer-Niagara Falls.Niagara Falls NY

We have been there several times in the past but it is amazing each time as it was the first, the powerful falling waters together with the roaring sounds keeps one wonder at this phenomena, it runs 24hours a day 365 days a year and there is no end or intermission to the strong current.

I was 100 meters from the fall and got wet as though I was in a shower (second time today,the first one was a real shower).

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We took a ride North along the river and visited the Niagara Falls Fort where the French surrended to the British in 1620,it was a strategic place and controlled the entrance to the river.Niagara Castle NY Niagara Castle NY Niagara Castle NY Niagara Castle NY

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Crossing the boarder to Canada is always a thrill…but this time it took us only an hour and from there to the storage 3 hours.

As it is our 8th trip we already are trained to what has to be done to get the Trailer ready for the winter,winterize,clean,empty and make sure all the entrances are blocked to mice and other small creatures.

That’s it my friends,end of 2009 RV summer trip,I hope you enjoyed it like we did,see you next year visiting new destinations,I can not wait….

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Finger Lakes NY area

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Finger Lakes are located in the central of Upstate NY and obviously are called so because of their shape –long and narrow.

This are is known as the Wine cellar of NY and of its dramatic landscape mainly gorges and waterfalls.

In one gorge I counted 12 waterfalls walking just 2 miles,some of the scenery reminds places from S.America,the gorge high walls are covered with vegetation and some rock formation look like an architectural work.

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Entering this S.P you only have to drive a short distance from a big city like Ithaca and suddenly in a minutes you feel like entering another world .

When walking at the bottom of the of the gorge every turn opens a new window to unbelievable sight ,and although the water flow was not strong like in the Autumn still the power of nature is remarkable.

The sound of the waterfalls and the smells of wet wood and moss adds to the whole picture and brings a special atmosphere to the place.

I wish I could bring some sounds and smells from this place as pictures alone are diminishing this extra ordinary place.

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Autumn colors are starting to show and one can only imagine how this place looks in full foliage.

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Rosh Hashana the Jewish New Year was on 18 September and after a great day in the nature hiking the waterfalls we had our Holiday dinner in our trailer at this table .

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Friday, September 11, 2009

1000 Islands Boltd Castle


We left the Adirondack mountains area and settled down in Alexandria Bay NY close to the Saint Lawrence River that is a boarder between NYC USA and Quebec Canada.

This area is all about Marine Life,boats,cruises,fishing,jet skies and of course the 1000 Islands and on one of then lays the Boldt Castle.

This Castle was built by George Boldt that started his life in USA after arriving from Prussia as a kid with a $ in his pocket, he worked in a restaurant and made his way up till he became an owner of Waldorf Astoria .

Opposite the Castle Island and on another Island Mr.Boldt had built his boat house that is a remarkable building by itself ,it contained a 3 door boat enters high enough to accommodate a high mast and an apartment for the boat keeper.

He built his Castle on this Island ,but his wife unexpected death made him stop the works and it started to fall apart till purchased by the Bridge company of the state.

Now it is a beautiful museum mostly visited.

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Driving along the Lawrence River many small Island can be seen,some of them “one house Island” what a get away place whenever you want to get away from it all.

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We found a close by Campground left the trailer there and explored the area only with the truck which makes things easier.

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Monday, September 7, 2009

Adirondack area Upstate NY

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After one month in Vermont we felt that it is the time to cross to Upstate NY,we have hiked the peaks,drove the scenic ways and enjoyed green lashing valleys and will remember this period for its good opportunities.

The ferry took us straight from South Heron VT to Upstate NY and in no time we felt that the scenery changed ,the mountain range felt further away and you could see far as your eyes will allow there was nothing in the way.

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After getting ourselves comfortable in a campground in Wilmington we took off were to the peak of White Face Mt.,short drive and a hike took us to the top, and wooow what a view,mountain range,Montreal,Lake Placid,Mirror Lake and many more lakes and streams all at one glance,hard to get it all in…

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Well after seeing Lake Placid from the peak of the Whiteface Mt. we took a trip to see Placid Lake,Mirror Lake and the area.

The small towns are haven for tourist that come over to have a peaceful holiday,the place is full of restaurants ,pubs,shops,lake activity and many hotels.

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The nature is vast and the beautiful lake is surrounded with high range of mountains,just look up and enjoy the view.

A beautiful gorge is just around around the corner,deep with rushing waters with wooden bridges to walk on and get the right view of the falls.

It seems that it is impossible to find a dry land wherever you look there is a lake a pond or falls..

And the Autumn colors start to show.

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