We've spent lots of time in Lake Placid as a family for figure skating and hockey events, but there's nothing like a birthday weekend with just the two of us!
The weather report for the weekend looked "iffy", but when we woke up on Sunday morning, it was a BEAUTIFUL day...lots of sunshine and temperatures in the high 70's.
The view from our balcony at the High Peaks Resort.
After a lovely breakfast at a cute, little place, Chuck headed out to a hockey meeting and I headed out to the shops. What else is a girl to do?????
Lake Placid is an interesting little town that was made famous by the Winter Olympics held there in 1932 and 1980. The quaint little town exploded with the arrival of athletes and visitors and reporters. Although the town is called Lake Placid, it actually sits on Mirror Lake. They have done a great job maintaining the charm of the village with "Adirondack" buildings interspersed with some more "modern" buildings. The "Olympic" sites are on the outskirts of town, although the Ice Arenas are smack in the middle of town. I'm sure everyone remembers the "Miracle on Ice" when the US hockey team beat the Russian team to win the gold medal in 1980. Right next to the arenas is the speed skating oval where Eric Heiden won his five Olympic gold medals. The speed skating oval sits in front of the high school (which is next to the arenas) and during the 1980 Olympics, the high school was issued an alcohol license and served as a private bar during the Olympics. The things you find out when you do a little research!
As I strolled down the street in the village, I came upon a cute, little shop with some and interesting inventory of antiques and memorabilia. I was intrigued by the collection of "carpet balls".
Beautiful colors and designs.
It appears that "Carpet Bowling" is similar to "Lawn Bowling" except that it's played indoors.
After shopping, Chuck and I met for an afternoon drink and snacks at "The Cottage" at the Mirror Lake Inn. We sat on the deck overlooking Mirror Lake enjoying the view! I was hoping to see a loon, but no luck.
Alas, it's not our car, but a lovely little man who was having lunch at the table next to us at "The Cottage" asked us if we would like to have our picture taken in his car. At first we weren't quite sure it was really his car and we were quite sure the real owner would come out ranting and raving at us...but it was his car and it made for a lovely photo op!
We woke-up early on Monday morning and decided to walk around Mirror Lake before having breakfast. There is a nice brick sidewalk all around the perimeter of the lake so we were able to really "take in the sights" as we walked.
I couldn't resist takin a picture of this little, lost "Croc".
Even the mailboxes are cute!
The Public Library is on the main street with the Lake right behind it.
This is one of the "older" motels on Mirror Lake. If you look closely, you can see grass growing on top of the roof of the building on the left side of the picture. It appears that this is a "green roof".
The plaque explains the concept which is designed to create a "living, breathing space". Lots of benefits to the environment and also pleaseing to the eye. Interestingly, when we got home on Monday night, I was listening to the news and heard about a "green roof" being developed on the roof of the Convention Center in Syracuse! I just loved knowing exactly what the reporter was talking about!
So, back to reality and foot surgery on Tuesday morning!
