October 10, 2023

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

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

Heading north on the Thruway. Finally got thru traffic

Lobby of hotel decorated for Halloween

Stopped in at a great store in Saratoga Springs.  Tea and Honey.  There is a separate room in the back of the store for a honey bar and free tastings.  First time I have seen anything like this – wonder how long it will be before there are some in Maryland.

We actually got to taste some Tupelo honey

Lin and Michael's Photos

Lin and Michael’s Photos