Sunny Day at West Point

We were enjoying one lovely sunny day at the US Military Academy at West Point. so serene After having a tiring, wallet-breaking shopping session at Woodbury Factory Outlet, we decided to stop at West Point to see the complex and watch the 4th of July concert as well as fireworks. But we were not that lucky in finding the parking spot.  All was booked and the only one left were those far, far away from the venue of the concert. So we decided to go around the complex and took pictures. It was fun as well and the lake (I guess) inside...

WW: Hessian Lake, Bear Mountain NY

Wonderful week we have here :) Just had a brief stop at Hessian Lake, Bear Mountain, New York and look what we found! Breathtaking scenery for you to enjoy. Feels like swimming down here? Icy cold for sure :) on the other side... Join us on (almost) Wordless Wednesday and have a great linky par...

Lake Montauk, Long Island, New York

That windy day ... The greyish sky welcomed us as we stepped out of the car and breathed the familiar salty air from the Atlantic ocean. How we love the sea... But wait a minute... The board says Lake Montauk. Lake, not the ocean... At the very end point of Long Island, Lake Montauk was once a fresh water lake, the largest in Montauk, until it was open to the sea in 1924 "as part of Carl Fisher's Montauk Resort".  Well, it was meant to be the "Miami Beach" of the North but apparently the hurricane in 1936 shuttered that plan along...

Bear Mountain and Perkins Memorial Tower, NY

If you are longing to enjoy beautiful green scenery while staying in NYC and the surroundings, Bear Mountain can be a perfect alternative :). Yuuup...Bear Mountain The first time I hear this place name, I imagine bears are freely roaming around in this area. Well, at least they used to..perhaps :).  For sure, Bear Mountain Park is one of NY state parks along the rugged mountain near Hudson River. Providing its visitors with large playing field, swimming pool, an inn with spa, resto and souvenir shop, and a fascinating merry-go-round (only...

Into the woods..

No, this is not about that movie :) It's just me sharing my photo while exploring the Bear Mountain area here in NY and love the ambience during the twilight hour. The sky, the sun, the trees, the lake.... Truly a great creation of the Almighty. I'm joining Skywatch Friday :) ...

Long and winding road

I know I'll have the long and winding road ahead, but surely I will enjoy every curve of it :).. Minggu lalu, saat melewati jalanan sepi menuju area 7 Lakes di seputar New York, saya spontan meminta Udi, my hubby, untuk berhenti. Saya terpaku... Sejenak menikmati sepenggal mahakarya - Nya di musim gugur yang indah tak terperi... It took my breath away... Setelah lama berhiatus, fokus pada penyembuhan diri pasca serangkaian kemoterapi yang harus saya jalani, rasanya jiwa ini menjadi segar kembali kala mata melihat jingganya...

The autumn leaves....

I sincerely hope it's not too late to share the beauty of my favorite season here, autumn...fall... 7 lakes drive... Remember the song? I keep playing it in my heart :) As the weather became somehow friendly enough for me lately, we manage to go and enjoy nature at its best... The autumn leaves, at the surrounding NYC... Just one hour drive from the hustle and bustle of the city that never sleep, my family and I found peace among the autumn leaves... The flowing water at the creeks and clear blue sky reflected on...

WW: farm kiddos

Last sunny weekend, we went driving around the 7 lakes in NY state... And we found this in Silvermine lake :) Bo et Obi... plus mama this time :) Join us on Wordless Wednesday :) ....