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FDR's Hyde Park and the Beautiful Fall Colors



Drove from Maine to Massachusetts yesterday.  I was lucky enough to be allowed to sleep at another driveway.  My friend from the "north" was able to arrange an cyber introduction and was able to once again sleep at a "known" spot. :) That got me thinking, if you know any one in the Cleveland Ohio area or Toledo Ohio area that lives in a nice neighborhood PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help me out with an introduction so I can use their driveway or street parking. : )

Today I've been wandering around New York State - Catskill Mountain area - very fogy! Today my weather app warned me of an imminent tornado as I drove away from Hyde Park!

Did you know that the first ever presidential library was thought by FDR? and he is the only sitting president with an existing "presidential library" as well.  I also saw the rooms where the King of England slept when he came to eat hot-dogs (and ask for support for the WWII) --- also the room where the then Princes Elizabeth stayed.

I got my first stamp on my National Park Services "passport stamp" whoohoo!!! 300 + to go!

I also wandered around Connecticut and found another covered bridge! So beautiful country side.

Tomorrow I'll go see the "Grand Canyon of the East" - Letchworth State Park. 

Here are some pics of today's Wanderlist Items.





Comments

Kim said…
I Am loving all the picture and feeling like i’m On this edventure to..
Cyndi Bawek said…
This looks like and amazing adventure! Keep us posted a lifetime in the military has me with friends everywhere!
Allyoop said…
Some really great shots! Enjoy your adventure!
Mehra said…
I love all the pictures. Some of them look so professional. We miss you so much already. Have fun.
Chinita Chapina said…
I am enjoying every minute and have found kind people who have helped along!

Mehra, can you imagen i am using my dinosaur of a Black Berry for the pictures!? :)

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