Saturday, August 27, 2016

Biking to Awosting

Lake Awosting
Look at that clear, blue water!
Today, I decided to bike at Minnewaska State Park. I really love this park, for many reasons, but one because of the great views, and two because you can swim. I remember when I first visited this place back in 2012, the Toman's took me to Minnewaska State Park where we biked to Lake Awosting. From Minnewaska State Park, it's about a 3.1-mile trek to Awosting down the Upper Awosting Carriage Road. Most of my weekends, I am running solo as Marc guides climbing on those days. So, today, I decided to entertain and occupy myself with a bike ride and a swim. It was a gorgeous and hot day for both. A choice I am very glad I made today, not to mention, there were not that many people at the swimming area. That's one nice thing about Lake Awosting and swimming, since it's a trek for most people (well, not the hiking type people), the swimming hole is never really packed. Yea, it's 3.1-miles, but its a lot of uphill and uneven terrain. It's a great hike/bike and worth it once you get into that crystal clear, blue water! After the swim, I continued the bike loop around the Shawangunk Ridge towards Hamilton Point. Hamilton Point has great views of the valley pretty much during the entire bike ride back to the Minnewaska Lake parking lot. Enjoy!

TheChristyBel

Catching Some Rays After My Bike Ride
The View Back to Minnewaska Lake Parking Lot
My View From Hamilton Point

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Friday, August 12, 2016

Monday, August 8, 2016

Crabs, Crabs, Crabs

During my recent trip to Delaware, I realized that being back east has been great, but something was definitely missing. You cannot officially be back east, unless you have a bushel of crabs on your back porch table! So, I bit the bullet and bought a half a bushel (mom purchased the other half) and I brought 70+ crabs up to Marc to indulge in his first crab dinner! He was a happy camper and it was DELICIOUS!

TheChristyBel

Crabs, Crabs, Crabs
A Happy Marc Eating Crabs!
It's Officially Summer When You Have Crabs! Haha!

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Ulster County Fair

This evening, Marc and I checked out the Ulster County Fair at the New Paltz Fairgrounds. It was definitely interesting - filled with all sorts of people, foods, rides, and games! After riding the ferris wheel, walking around, and watching the pig race, I totally had to play some games and win a prize. After spending $15, I won a Pikachu!

TheChristyBel

Attempting to Hit Some Balloons
Pikachu, I choose you!
Ferris Wheel Selfie