July 8: Olana.
Crafty Girl and I went there together last year, and we have been saying ever since that we have to take Oma and Opa here. I did not take a lot of pictures this time around, but I'll let you go to their website if you want to find out more. It's definitely one of my most favorite places to visit simply because of the color schemes inside the house...I took copious color notes again this time. I can't wait to try some combinations on yarn soon.
July 10: Grafton Peace Pagoda
which is on the way to Williamstown, MA and The Clark. We decided to just walk the grounds this time around, as my parents were more interested in the modern art of MassMoCa.
View of the Berkshires from the hill above The Clark.
MassMoCa is an old factory building that was restored and turned into a contemporary art museum. We spent nearly 4 hours in there!
Naturally, taking pictures of the exhibitions is prohibited, but we were OK here: biospheres for visitors to become part of.
Before heading home, we had dinner in North Adams. Definitely a place to go visit.
Naturally, taking pictures of the exhibitions is prohibited, but we were OK here: biospheres for visitors to become part of.
Before heading home, we had dinner in North Adams. Definitely a place to go visit.
Please remember to watch the little video I took; it can be found at the end of the post. (That's where blogger put it for me--don't know how to change that.) It was an experiment for me, see what you think.
On July 11, we stocked up on groceries and ran errands, but made it downtown to the Hudson River to go for a walk.
July 12: I went on a guided Wildflower Walk with my parents,
before meeting the rest of the family up at Thacher Park for a picnic and a hike.
On the last day of my parents' stay, July 14, we went to a local diner that makes its own ice cream. I can't have any dairy, so I enjoyed an iced tea.
Afterwards, we went to Five Rivers one more time. My parents (both 70 years young) are avid hikers and get itchy if they don't get to walk a lot!
Here's saying good-bye....
On July 11, we stocked up on groceries and ran errands, but made it downtown to the Hudson River to go for a walk.
July 12: I went on a guided Wildflower Walk with my parents,
before meeting the rest of the family up at Thacher Park for a picnic and a hike.
On the last day of my parents' stay, July 14, we went to a local diner that makes its own ice cream. I can't have any dairy, so I enjoyed an iced tea.
Afterwards, we went to Five Rivers one more time. My parents (both 70 years young) are avid hikers and get itchy if they don't get to walk a lot!
Here's saying good-bye....
I hope this video link works for you.
This weekend, Dear Husband, Crafty Girl and I are headed to Brattleboro, Vermont, where I'll be taking 3 knitting workshops with Beth Brown-Reinsel. Hubby and daughter will be exploring the area and the hotel pool...while I get to learn about Norwegian Purl, Swedish Cast-ons, and Latvian Mittens!
I'll be bringing my laptop, so feel free to visit and write to me.
Otherwise, I'll see you on Monday!
