We headed up to Minerva, NY for a small Adirondack Winter Weekend with Karla’s Caramoor crew. The weather was frigid but we had a great time exploring a little bit of the area and staying in this cozy house playing games with some fun people. Late nights with Cards Against Humanity, Lunchbox, and some improvisational songwritng. Karla and I had to head out early Sunday to celebrate a best friend’s birthday, but it was a wonderful weekend. Definitely coming back for some real adventures next time. Highly recommend this wonderful Adirondack Getaway that we stayed at.
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Karla and Morgan. Daria. About to head out to explore a little bit of the area.
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The most adorable couple: Steve and Emma.
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“Charla!”
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Attempting a karate kick.
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Let’s walk and experience the tundra.
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A frozen Lake George.
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My darling Karla, smiling, but really saying, “it’s bleeping cold out here!”
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Me on the frozen lake, I would like to hop on one of this snowmobiles.
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It’s chowder time.
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Serving up cold at the ice bar.
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Ahhh heat!! Let’s warm up with some whiskey.
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Dylan and Daria in for a pose. But I missed it with a poor light setting.
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Found a heart on the ground. Look at the lovebirds working together to stack the pool balls.
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Venturing back out in to the cold.
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Ice sculptures. Karla loves Olaf.
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Let’s all pet the snow elephant.
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We’re being “those people.” 🙂
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Yay! Let’s just check out any open stores here.
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Running to the car. Headed to the Sagamore.
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Then decided it’s best to stay in. Warmth. Food. Games. Friends.
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Relax.
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Music.
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Finally, a picture of Christine and Tim.
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Pretty awesome mosaic in North Creek.
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Some animals on a farm.
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The sun came out on our way home, gorgeous winter day. This was up by Bear Mountain on our way back.
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