October 16, 2023

Posted on October 16, 2023 by lynmicphoto

Rainy day today. Went to Echo Lake Park

Then we headed to the Kancamagus Highway and spotted this covered bridge. There were even picnic tables inside

Lots of these signs along the road but no moose sightings yet

Albany Covered Bridge. We were walking back to the car and a lady was taking a picture

and I thought wow that’s a different angle.

Views from the bridge

View from one of the overlooks

Michael reminded me that we have a photo of these red leaves at home that we framed. It’s probably a lot sharper since it was taken with our Nikon camera. I am going to have to look for it when we get home

More pumpkin people. This display won 3rd place. It’s on the grounds of the Seasons Resort. So they tried to cover all the seasons

October 15, 2023

Posted on October 15, 2023 by lynmicphoto

Since we have been on the road for a week had to do some laundry. Found a laundromat in North Conway. Once we put a load in the dryer, we checked out a craft fair in town

Spotted another pumpkin person In North Conway

Then we headed to Evans Notch

October 14, 2023

Posted on October 14, 2023 by lynmicphoto

Headed up to Crawford Notch to try and take some photos but it was packed. No place to park. Have never seen it this busy. We did manage to find a parking spot just down the road so we could get a picture of the falls. It was cold and windy. We should have packed hats and gloves. But not to worry there is an Eddie Bauer outlet nearby

Then we headed to Jackson in search of pumpkin people

The Spice Girls won first prize. The pumpkin people below were all on display in Jackson at the Snowflake Inn

Stopped for gas and spotted this old pump. Michael’s grandfather used to work for Mobile Oil. If you look closely looks like highest it could register is $9.99. I remember when $3.00 used to fill the gas tank

Spotted this old Coke machine and had to take a photo. We used to have one of these in the store

Then we headed back to the Notchland Inn. Right across from the Inn is the Saco River. A little chilly for a picnic today

October 13, 2023

Posted on October 13, 2023 by lynmicphoto

We forgot the battery and charger for our camera but we were able to order one from Amazon and have it delivered the next day to an Amazon locker. Very convenient. Thank goodness Of all things to leave at home. Luckily we were able to take a lot of photos with our iPhones. I have an iPhone 14 and it takes great pictures. Then yesterday, we realized we did not have any polarizers for the camera. We checked Amazon but delivery to New Hampshire could take several days. Luckily we found a camera shop in Rutland Vermont. They had an old camera from the 1850s

They also had some old cameras on a high shelf. Tried to take a picture but it came out dark. My mother had a Kodak Brownie that looks like the one in the middle. I also remember one that was shaped like a box. Wish I still had both of them.

It’s amazing to think I can now take photos on my iPhone

Long travel day from Saratoga Springs New York to New Hampshire.

Notchland Inn We think it’s our fourth time here

Train tracks run close to the Inn. We are going on a train trip Tuesday and may even go on these tracks

October 12, 2023

Posted on October 12, 2023 by lynmicphoto

Michael suggested we drive to Lake Moreau State Park and it turned out to be a great idea. We have been to Saratoga Springs several times but just discovered this park

Michael in the distance waiting for me. Love the reflections

There were several canoes throughout the park. Not sure if that’s a big weed in the middle

October 11, 2023

Posted on October 11, 2023 by lynmicphoto

Decided to head to Lake George to check out Prospect Mountain. We have been to Lake George several times and just discovered this park. There is a 5.5 mile highway with three overlooks on the way to the summit

Stairway to Heaven

A cable wheel from the old railway. The railway construction began in January 1895 and cost $120,000 and was finished six months later. After failing financially it ceased operation in 1903 and was bought and donated to New York State

October 10, 2023

Posted on October 10, 2023 by lynmicphoto

Fall decorations at Saratoga Spa State Park. This is just part of the display. I took some pictures with my iPhone and then when I went to take some with my Nikon I realized I left the battery home charging. All is not lost. Ordered battery and charger from Amazon and it will be delivered tomorrow

Then we headed to Saratoga National Historical Park. This time the 10 mile drive around tbe park was open

Spotted some red leaves

Nelson House was bait around 1775. In 1777, a British army was invading southward from Canada into New York and the route would take them through the Neilson’s backyard. John took his wife and their possessions to the safety of her parents home in Stillwater and exchange his home for a tent, serving with his local militia regiment. Park Rangers were working on the front of the house so had to settle for another view. This restored home looks much as it did when Generals Arnold and Poor used it for quarters in 1777

Do you see a bunny with big ears?

Spotted the silo from a distance and was hoping for a red barn but when I got closer was disappointed to see it was not red but it’s still a pretty picture

On the way back to hotel discovered the Caldwell Cemetery alongside the road. Some of the markers date back to late 1800s and early 1900s

October 9, 2023

Posted on October 9, 2023 by lynmicphoto

Long day. We left home at 9:30 to go to Apple Store in Annapolis. Then headed to Saratoga Springs. Lots of construction and traffic and the rest stops were packed. We have never seen it this busy with exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas. We finally got to hotel at 6 pm