Monthly Archives: July 2013
Up the Hudson to Rondout Yacht Basin, NY
Sunday morning just at sunrise the Contessa embarked on her northbound journey up the Hudson river. On board for this leg of the ride we are joined by Virginia Grace who is eagerly looking forward to refresh her childhood memories of times gone by. Her father used to take her and her siblings on this ride going up the Hudson and into the lake region a number of times. As she set up on the bow of the Contessa and simply immersed herself into the magnificent nature that the boat gently passed through, she looked like a little girl in her bliss. It was a perfectly created day for such an adventure. The skies were blue and the waters were calm displaying the urges of the hearts and souls present at that moment in time.
Just about lunch time we arrived at our marina in Kingston named Rondout. It is the best marina in town, my friend Simone said! We wondered what the others looked like? Nevertheless, it is perfectly situated in the valley between the hills, just down the river from the “High Falls” and has fuel, food and a pool. That, I understand is a luxury in this neighborhood. Kingston is surrounded by numerous small towns with their centuries old stone homes replicating the building structures and architecture of Holland and England. I can only imagine how pictures it is here in the fall when the canopies of trees turn into a palette of golden, red and yellow displays.
The next morning of our visit to Kingston my friend Simone came to get us and take us to her spa, Simhara for a day of relaxation and rejuvenation. The spa is only open Thursday through Sunday but she made sure that we would get to experience all the wonderful treatments she has to offer including her crystal bed of John of God. Simhara is an centuries old Dutch stone house situated on a large property of rolling hills, trees of majestic stature and a spring fed lake. Not to forget that there also is a vortex, a portal to a world of love and light awaiting those that are ready to embark on a journey long forgotten but available again.
Thank you Simone for a healing and rejuvenating day orchestrated by two of your fabulous therapists, Shirley and Ron.
Liberty Landing Marina, NJ
A week has gone by since we arrived at this marina and it is time to move on.
Most of the days were gray and rainy giving us the time to do what we came here to do, work, visit family and friends. Just in time for the 4th of July celebrations the weather shifted and a bright sunny day arose. It gave us the opportunity to scrub down the boat that accumulated so much black sod from the pollution of the Tristate area.
The admiral climbed up on top of the wheel house and scrubbed and rubbed, rinsed and shammed. I joined him in this tedious effort in making our floating home a sparkling and inviting place again.
With this favorable weather change I was able to go for my daily walks through this perfectly designed park. I visited and walked by some monumental structures and absorbed the energies that embodied them. Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, the old CCR railroad station, as well as the 9-11 Memorial site. There is a presence of energies manifested in hopes and dreams as well as despair manifested in it all. The sense of lives changed forever and memories built for generations to come. Thank you God for this opportunity given!
Liberty Landing Marina, NJ
As we are to be at this marina for the rest of the week and in the view of the new Freedom Tower I will primarily be posting pictures of the incredible sights from this location. 4th of July should be quite spectacular here!
Last night’s dinner time with dear friends: Joe and Becky Carretta. Always good to see good old friends1
Day four at the Liberty Landing Marina and it is a blessed day. It is the day before 4th of July, the Birthday of this great nation’s Independence. It is a calm and promising day. Yes, there still are clouds in the sky gathering for whatever their intention is, yet it is a great morning. Walking the trails of the Liberty Park and along the shores of the Hudson River amidst so much history awakening the presence of many dreams fulfilled and those crushed unexpectedly. Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, the old CRR railroad station as well as the monument commemorating those that were lost in the September 11th attack of the Freedom of this great nation and on it’s own soil. The energy is dense yet there is a gentle breeze promising a movement, a clearing in sight. Yes, it is a great new day in God’s creation and my heart is filled with joy and gratitude!
Happy 4th of July America!
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