Tuesday, July 28, 2015

7/28/15 Hyde Park to Hook Mountain State Park, NY

Monday evening, 7/27

Carol winning a Mexican Train game

This bridge was spectatular at night. Lights on
the support cables were on a chaser circuit and changed colors

 Tuesday, 7/28


A tug & barge passing another tug/barge.
Notice the freight train on the shore.
While underway, Jim & Tre deflated
 our  big ball fenders for stowage

We passed the tall ship, Kalmar Nyckel

Bannerman's munitions Castle on the Hudson

Bannerman's home on the back side of the island
 Bannerman built this Scottish Castle as a marketing tool. He bought & sold arms, cannons & munitions to countries & private individuals until it was outlawed.
Our first view of the Appalachian Mountains

West Point

West Point

West Point

A view of 4 bridges

Heading to Hook Mountain State Park




Can you see the fawn on the hillside in the sunlight strip?


Everyone trying some Sassafras

On the hook on the Hudson

Our dinghy taxi getting ready to leave

Cooling off in the brackish Hudson water

Laurynn chilling while the others are swimming



Ashlynn blowing the conch horn at sun down

This bridge was about 2 miles away from us.
Notice all the work lights