Day Four http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/thayer.jpg We had a very nice stay at the Thayer Hotel, located on the edge of the West Point Academy property... now back on the road.
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/bearbridge.jpg We are going across the Bear bridge to board the Dutch Apple which had to dock off of the base property..
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/westptfog.jpg First, a look across the Hudson river at the fog shrodded Academy....
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/dutchapplefog.jpg Then we board the Dutch Apple for the rest of the cruise to the Big Apple!
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/leavewestpt.jpg Lighthouse Society members with a last look at foggy West Point....
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/bearbridgefog.jpg The difference from yesterday's weather is dramatic.... but beautiful.
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/swan.jpg The captain picked up a pilot to help guide him down the river for a while....
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/coast1.jpg While three of their mates inspect the boat.... these two members of the Coast Guard travel along side.
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/coast2.jpg After we pass inspection, it's back in their boat....
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/coast3.jpg Then they bid us farewell and good wishes....
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/stoneypt.jpg First lighthouse of the day that we pass is Stoney Point Light
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/foghudson.jpg The river was at times eerie to look at, but the contrast from the beautiful sunny day before was an enjoyable experience....
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/tarry3.jpg We approach another lighthouse in the morning fog....
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/tarry.jpg It's Tarrytown lighthouse...
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/tarry2.jpg We got a brief moment of sunshine as we pass the beautifully kept lighthouse...
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/gwbridge.jpg A huge American flag welcomes people crossing the George Washington bridge...
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/jeff2.jpg Next lighthouse the little red lighthouse....
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/jeff3.jpg We receive just a bit of sunlight as we passed Jeffrey's Hook...
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/liberty.jpg A quick stop at Liberty Park for a view of Lady Liberty.... another brief moment of some sun.
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/depot.jpg The tour included a tour of the site of the National Lighthouse Center & Museum....
http://216.46.163.97/basket/in_basket/road/DayFour/skyline.jpg [This message has been edited by engbrady (edited 09-25-2001).]
