Old Forge, Adirondack - New York - August 2024

 Our summer family reunion was in Old Forge, gateway to the Adirondack Park. We rented a four bedroom house by Middle Branch Moose River for five days in August. Andrew and family, along with their dog Millie flew to Syracuse, NY and rented a car to go to Old Forge. Michelle and her family is the closest to the destination, only 1 and 1/2 hour drive. We did the road trip with a stop overnight in Harrisburg, PA.

The rental house by the river.

River view behind the rental house.

A popular tourist attraction in downtown Old Forge, the Old Forge Hardware Store. It has everything, and a fun place to browse. 

 

Ready for a concert!

"Mother and son" duo entertained us in the afternoon.

Roasting marshmallows in the evening.

More roasting!

Kayaking on Gray Lake.

Gray Lake 

Family outing.

Sawyer and Millie ready for the hike!

On the hiking trail.

On the trail with Millie.

Hiking the Bald Mountain Fire Tower Trail.

 Mexican cuisine for dinner.

Evening card games.

Linden and Grandpa Baffi.

Linden and parents.

Outdoor time.

By the river.

Dining out our last night.

London, England - June 2024

 From Southampton Port, we booked the ship transfer to London where we stayed for four days.

Our hotel was Point A, a few short blocks from King's Cross and St. Pancras train station. The British Library and British Museum are within walking distance.

The American Embassy.

The British Library.

St. Pancras Hotel.

King's Cross.

St. Pancras Church.

St. Pancras (church) courtyard.

Coal Drops Yard, shopping and dining hotspot at King's Cross.

The Nereid Monument in The British Museum.

Camden Town/Market.

Camden Market

Parliament with Big Ben.

Parliament Square Garden.

Queen Victoria Memorial Square.

Trafalgar Square.

Downing Street - Churchill War Rooms.

Kings' Cross-St. pancras station

London Bridge - South Park

Air show over the Thames celebrating King Charles' birthday.

Charles' vehicle going to Buckingham Palace from St. James Park.

The River Thames with London Bridge in the background.

The Monument to the Great Fire of London.

The Tower of London.

London's Tower Hamlets

The Bracken House, Financial Times newspaper building.

Palace Theater