To celebrate the end of their 30s, Dave and Katy booked a special trip to the Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, NY. Heather was a good sport and stayed home with Tessie while the older girls got their first hiking experience.
But first, Bevil, Dave, Alex, and Heather went out for a birthday meal on Nov. 4th.
Then Dave had his birthday cake on the 5th.
Mohonk is famous for its rock scrambling trails and at first the kids were gung-ho to tackle the Labyrinth trail
But when the scrambling got serious we bailed for safer terrain
We made it to Sky Top just as a brief sleet squall broke out.
Back to the hotel for tea time. The kids were so excited that they raced around the halls. Even though it was a kids weekend, we received plenty of frowns from the New Yorkey fogeys that fill the place.
The new pool was huge and heated and a hit
Meals were included in the package and served in a huge dining room with views of the mountains
Dave and Katy had a special dinner away from the kids
The after dinner entertainment was a surprise success: a square dance. Lyla and Caroline closed the place down at 10:45 PM!
The next morning the kids stayed at the kids camp while the grown-ups went on a real hike
The weather was beautiful up on Eagle Cliff
There's the postcard view
Giant's workshop
One final trek to Sky Top before heading home
Blizzard on Sky Top
Birthday songs
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