We all gathered at the restaurant for a full breakfast of eggs, pancakes, ham, bacon, sausage, hash browns, and toast. It certainly filled us up for the long day ahead.
We left the metropolis of Morrisville and we were headed to Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire. It's about 90 minutes away and a good stopping point on our way to Rangeley. It was a gorgeous day to take the tram to the top of the mountain.
After a quick visit to the gift shop, we got in line to take the tram to the summit where it was 50 degrees and a 50 mile visibility.
Here is a look at the tram approaching the lower station.
Here is the view as we left the station.
The tram operator pointed out the profile of a president in the rock. Can you spot it?
Once at the top, we had amazing vistas in every direction!
After walking around for a while and enjoying the view, it was time for lunch. We ate at the café at the summit.
After lunch, we took the tram back down.
Nearby Cannon Mountain is Echo Lake. During the season (we're about a week too early for the season) they offer paddle boats on the lake. Even though we couldn't take the paddle boats on the lake, it was worth a stop just for the view!
Although we could have spent a couple of hours here (it was such a beautiful day), we have a concert tonight and had to stay on schedule. Thirty minutes into out journey, we entered the promised land....
We still had a couple hours of driving (on some very bumpy roads) before we arrived at the Height of the Land where our Rangeley host, Fred Slayter, was waiting for us.
The kids were very happy to see a familiar face! Fred explained to everyone what we could see (Vermont, New Hampshire, and Canada) as well as the importance of the land we were looking at.
Our next stop (an obligatory stop for every Kirk Singer and Cathedral Choir tour) was the log cabin church. There was a pump organ in the church, so I started pedaling and the kids starting singing!
We then headed to our motel so change and freshen up. Before the concert, was had incredible pizza at the Red Onion. What a pizza feast!
Our concert tonight is at the Episcopal Church and they warmly welcomed us.
The kids sang from their hearts and the audience appreciated every note.
When the concert was over, the kids talked to members of the audience and answered their many questions. Then it was off to Moose Alleys for some bowling.
Erin took time in between rolls to talk with Fred!
When the hour of bowling was finished, Fred sent the last ball down the lane.
Then the kids rushed to say a big thank you to Fred!
The kids took a few minutes from bowling to chow down on some delicious buffalo wings. Then it was time to leave and take the short walk back to the motel. It was a cool late spring night and we could see many stars and a few planets. What an amazing day! Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. My apologies for being a day behind with the blog. There was no Wi-Fi connection last night so I was able to make any post.
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Another excellent day filled with adventures... You guys must be exhausted!
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