'Lake George', New York, My New Infatuation Usurping 'Acadia'.

 

Painting from 'Wikipedia'.

I just got back from 3 gorgeous days at 'Lake George'. I can't wait to go back.

NO, it wasn't my 1st trip there. It was my second -- in 3 years. 

Yes, it is true that I have over the last few years spent a lot of time in this vicinity -- Hudson River Valley, Lake Champlain & Lake Placid.

I must QUICKLY add one caveat. I am fond of 'Lake George' in the OFF SEASON. I do NOT think I will be able to abide it during THE season. I hear it is packed. I don't like crowds. I am allergic to crowds.

What really appealed to me on this last trip was the VERY PROFOUND TRANQUILITY!

It was unreal. Uncanny.

I am no stranger to peace & quiet.

I live on a dirt road & have lived on dirt roads for much of the last 40 years.

I go to 'Acadia' in February when I don't see a soul for hours at a time.

All that said, I have never EXPERIENCED the deep -- very deep -- QUIETNESS & PEACE that I saw at Lake George.

I think it was atmospheric & it had to have had something with the Lake absorbing sounds.

Yes, the place was deserted with amazingly very little traffic. The lack of people & activity certainly was a factor.

I was deeply moved. It was so, so peaceful.

So, at the moment I feel that it must be my 2nd most favorite place in the world.

Acadia is NOT #1. It is #3. SMILE.

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