Day 23:  9/29/14

Today will be a bit of backtracking.  We will return to North Adams, MA for two reasons.  First, is to visit with Mark and Jeff at Turboprop East.  Second, is to drive up to the top of Mt. Greylock and see the Massachusetts War Memorial.

But, first-things-first.  We had breakfast at Roses Restaurant next door to the motel.  Linda thought this was the prettiest restaurant we were in on the whole trip.  The inside was decorated in rose print wainscoting and every lamp over the tables had a rose attached.

We arrived back in North Adams around 10 AM and spent a few minutes talking with Mark.  We realized that we had time to see the memorial before lunch, so we made the trip up to the top of Mt. Greylock.  





It’s a very winding narrow road climbing along the side of the mountain for about 8 miles but well worth the trip.  The monument is located on the highest point in MA.  The view is breath-taking of the Berkshire Mountains. 

The inscription on the monument reads:

“Erected by Massachusetts in grateful recognition of the loyalty and sacrifice of her sons and daughters in war.  They were faithful even unto death.”

Three senior hikers.

The Appalachian Trail goes right up to and around the base of the monument. 

 

Bascom Lodge on the monument grounds.

Here are some of the sights and foliage we saw on Mt. Greylock 

 

 

 

After descending back into North Adams we headed for the airport again.  Over lunch Mark, Jeff and I had a chance to catch up on the latest.  I haven’t been to Turboprop in over seven years.  They seem to be keeping busy which is as it should be.  Linda and I shared details on our trip and “us guys” settled all of the world’s problems relating to aviation.  It was a good visit.  In the lobby of the hangar I showed Linda one of the Turboprop East pieces of literature with a picture of one of the state planes I used to maintain on the front.  In the nearly 20 years I dealt with Mark, Jeff and the crew at Turboprop East I always received the best in professional service and workmanship.  Thanks guys.

The Pros at Work.

Jeff, me, and Mark.

Near the town of Pittsfield MA is the man-made lake Pontoosuc Lake.  With the mountains in the background and the colors reflecting in the water it was quite the sight to see.

From there we stopped for the night in Kingston, NY.  We were here about 15 years ago for a tugboat exhibition.  This time is just a stop on our way home.  

Mt. Greylock:   42°38’14.12”N   71°09’57.57”W

Kingston NY:  41°35’36.17”N   73°59’50.00”W