Wednesday & Thursday June 11-12, 2025
Wednesday
Our plan today was to head out around 9am to get to our next stop-Cornwall Yacht Club. After all the rain the last two days and the cooler temperatures it brought, we woke up to thick dense fog! Most of the time it really doesn’t pay to have too many plans.
The skies finally cleared, gifting us with a stunning ride up to Cornwall, The scenery along the way was absolutely breathtaking! One of the highlights was cruising past majestic Bear Mountain, where the legendary Appalachian Trail weaves its way through the rugged terrain. Just beyond, we glided under the iconic Bear Mountain Bridge—extra special for us, knowing Jeff’s son hiked this very trail and crossed that bridge back in 2022.
As we rounded the bend, West Point came into view—and wow, what a sight from the water! It’s massive and awe-inspiring, steeped in history and standing proud on the banks of the Hudson. We can’t wait to explore it up close tomorrow!
We made it to Cornwall Yacht Club, where we will spend two nights. It was a tight marina to get into but my pro Captain made it look so easy!
We did some provisioning, made dinner and set our plans for a tour of West Point for tomorrow.
Thursday
We spent the entire day immersed in the grandeur of West Point—and what a day it was! Our two-plus hour guided tour took us through a remarkable journey of history, tradition, and honor. We explored the storied grounds, stepped inside awe-inspiring chapels, wandered through the solemn beauty of the cemetery, and visited countless points of interest scattered across this impressive campus. It truly feels like a city unto itself—steeped in legacy, discipline, and the unwavering spirit of those who’ve served.
We also spent time at the beautifully curated Visitor Center and the expansive museum. Although two of the museum’s floors were closed, it was probably a blessing in disguise—if they’d been open, we might still be wandering the exhibits! 🤣 (IYKYK!) The depth of history packed into even just the open sections was more than enough to keep us captivated.
We just also learned that they are opening up the Erie Canal tomorrow (Friday), we are talking about getting ourselves up there in time to still make our flight from our original location…stay tuned!
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So much beauty. I’ve not seen West Point yet. Would like to in our future.
That pipe organ is OMG! I can only imagine the sounds that it can produce.
The photo of you two with the Hudson River behind you is perfect. ❤️
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