Stateside

Recently I took a trip to Lake Placid and Lake George. The people were warm, friendly and the atmosphere festive.  In both towns, flowers tumbled out from every conceivable spot--welcoming, sporting their stuff.

And, of course, a backdrop of forested mountains rise, in light and shadow, one behind the other, creating a series of colour graduations that float from green to blue, and as the eye moves higher, the mist softens and smooths, playing with the form of the trees.

At the Olympic Rink in Lake Placid, several skaters were practicing their moves on a surface of ice that, I'm certain, can't help but inspire and cultivate their dreams of Olympic gold. The ski jump--formidable; it shoots straight up from a forested mountain. The speed skating track another wonder. I stared at it through the fence and although it was 34 degrees C, or 93.2 F, I could easily imagine the power and the grace of the skaters as they swung their way around the track.

The flat roof is a berm energy saving roof.

The good news no visible signs of logging anywhere. Yes!

 I loved all the flags lining the streets and fronting the buildings.

   Lake Placid. So beautiful I wanted to stay!

Hollyhocks. The red shirt in the window didn't escape my notice.

Who could resist? I was a bit excited so I forgot to take pictures inside the store. There were so many beautiful knitted shawls, sweaters etc. And the lady on duty was friendly and helpful!