August 2018 - Exploring NY - REVISED Epilogue

Lucy's new  travel "digs."

Revision in italics.
No trip documentation is complete without including a photo of the cutest member of our trio, Lucy Lu. While we see the sights during the day, Lucy sleeps. When we return home, she entertains us and demands "lap" time  and she divides herself between her mommy and her daddy, equally.

She definitely enjoys spending time AT our destinations much more than the journey. Once we are settled in, she peers out the windows and takes in the all the sights. Sadly, she has lost her hearing, so she misses out on the sounds of new birds and outdoor activity. 

There is something wonderful about coming home after a long day of sightseeing and being greeted by her laying under the dinette and meowing loudly as we enter. It's usually dinner time and she knows the time of day better than anyone who owns an iPhone, iWatch, Fitbit, Timex or Rolex. 

On this journey, Lucy managed to add a sticker to her map of Veterinary Hospitals/Clinics/Vets that she has visited in her travels. I am very grateful for the apps, Yelp and Trip Advisor, since the reviews are helpful when deciding upon one vet over another. A further "Google" search provides me with even more reviews and information, thus allowing me to make as informed a decision as possible. This time, it was Dr. Campbell at the Watkins Glen Veterinary Hospital. He was a great vet and he provided her with an allergy shot with no hesitation after seeing all the medical history I brought in with me. Easy, this time.

Okay, for all of you "non-pet owners," I'll end here and just share a few of the photos that never made it into the previous blog entries.

Canadian Botanical Gardens - Butterfly Conservatory

A rare moment, "sleeping on her back."

I took this photo at the Aquarium in Niagara Falls, US side. I was angered at the ignorance of whoever is responsible for overseeing the flying of our flag that I uploaded a negative review of the aquarium on Yelp. When I worked at Hendrick Hudson School District's Buildings and Grounds Department, I became very familiar with American Flag Etiquette. What this photo depicts is, "How NOT to display the American Flag." 

I took a screen shot of the proper way to display the US flag, but it is difficult to read, but here is what is wrong with this photo: First, it should have been hoisted on the center pole and second, it should have either have been a larger flag or flown higher than the other two flags. Had we been on the Canadian side, this would have been acceptable, but on the US side - a huge NO NO.

The exploration of a bit of Ontario, and Western and Central New York began on August 1st and it ended on the 21st. We spent countless hours on the road traveling from location to location, we ate at many different restaurants, we did things we had never done before and each juncture along the way introduced us to new experiences and unforgettable moments. I am truly grateful for these beautiful bits of time spent with my husband and our cat in our "move-able home." 

Deep thought for the day: Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. ~ Buddha