Our 2011 Journey to Upstate NY, Part 1

Sunrise 7-10-11

Dawn 7-12-11

Our summer vacation this year took us back up to our upstate NY family camp where we have spent many summers while our kids were young. I grew up spending many summer vacations there, and while its rustic nature might seem daunting to those that love civilization and retail, it’s the return to nature that seems to breathe new life into each of us who might be lucky enough to spend any time there.

We never grow tired of the pristine scenery, and it’s amazing to wake up to cresting daylight and some of the most magnificent sunrises ever. The camp faces east which gives us the best vantage points ever of these awe-inspiring views. Above & below are some pictures from various mornings...