Ticonderoga, NY

Ft. Ticonderoga is a reconstruction of the old fort that played an important role in our history.


The original fort was constructed in 1755 by the French to control the narrow portion of Lake Champlain used for shipping. It also played a role in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.

In 1775 Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys took the fort from the British. It is stocked with artifacts and artwork.

This young lad dressed in period costume explained how five soldiers were assigned to a bunk. Three manned the cannons outside while two slept in the bunk.

It was our first day of rain but at least it was a slow drizzle that did not stop our tour nor dampen our spirits.



The one person in period costume seemed to do it all!





The King's Garden is a restored formal garden enclosed in a brick wall on the shore of Lake Champlain. It demonstrates 18th century gardens used by the troops.

Just down the road is the ferry from Ticonderoga, NY to Vermont. We debated taking it and decided to try a bridge instead.


The evening was a most delightful experience as we drove back west a few miles to reconnect with my high school friend Stephanie. She and Tom were fabulous hosts at their Adirondack cabin.

We did the best we could to catch up on the last fifty years.

I enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the sun attempt to come up over their pond.

After sweet potato pancakes we exited the Adirondacks in a myriad of fall colors: lime, peach, rust, red, yellow, melon, and peach as we drove along the Schroon River watching the mist rise. We crossed the border and got free coffee and wifi at the welcome center.

Further east in Rutland we located one stop shopping at the Walmart store where I am connected to wifi. Within a block are several restaurants, a movie theater, and TJ Maxx. What a deal!