Above is my event map from my visit to Oak Ledge this week. I saw a ton of awesome stuff that screamed "spring!" It was really exciting to see green moss and rocks and waves crashing against the shore! Walking along the path, I saw feathers on the ground. I spotted flies swimming in the water (or floating on the surface, rather). I sat really still and tried to focus on moving things. I found a patch of bugs (maybe damsel flies) running around on the rocks. I saw a bird in a tree and a squirrel in another tree. The sun was setting over the Adirondacks, and the waves crashing provided the perfect soundtrack to a great day.
Looking at the maps of Burlington was very interesting. I couldn't tell much from the historic map, except that it looked like the plots of land were split off into farming settlements. I know that in the past, my spot was set up as a resort. The foundation of many of the bungalows are still there, including the steps to one. The chimneys are also still standing. It is very cool to think about all the history of Oak Ledge and my spot in particular. I know it is a popular spot that a lot of people enjoy, and its neat to think that someone 50 years ago, or even 200 years ago, could have been standing and enjoying the same places that I am now.
Here are a few pictures of my (much different looking!) spot:
No more snow! And lots of water!
Pretty rocks. (Monkton Quartzite!)
He is fly fishing. Hellllllo spring!
Bird (I wish I knew what kind!!)
Stairs foundation
Squirrel!
:-)
i think it's an orange-breasted robin! i like the little anecdote about the easter eggs...cute.
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