We just spent a remarkable, relaxing respite at White Pine Camp in the Adirondacks.

Tim has undertaken a quest to swim 3/4 mile in 47 lakes in the Adirondacks and we took dips in Lake Colby, Lower St. Regis Lake and Osgood Pond. I finally shed my wetsuit and breathed deeply.

We kayaked the Osgood River one day with friends,

and through a canal system to get to Church Pond and a short walk to Paul Smiths college.

We had to shimmy ourselves off some shallow spots in the canals.

We hiked to the St. Regis Mountain fire tower, where the views of the Adirondacks were stunning. A young boy told us he could see Canada, but I think he was dreaming.

Tim recalled taking cover under this ledge 30 years ago when he was caught in lightning near the summit. We dodged a few ourselves this trip.

We took time to smell the roses.

We never had to pick up a kayak, they slid into the water from the boathouse.

We went bowling, on an ancient alley, reset the pins by hand, played pool, ping-pong, and took lots of naps.

Camp is good for all ages.