Birth Day

Yep, yesterday was my birthday. Thanks to everyone who sent birthday wishes, below is just one example.

The pics are in reverse order. We spent a very nice day in the Hyde park area. First took a tour of the Vanderbilt mansion, then moved on to the FDR library and museum, then Val-Kill, then the walkway over the Hudson. We walked around Rhinebeck then made our way back to our home base for dinner. Got phone calls from my kids, showered and hit the hay. Ready for the next day’s adventure.

Above is on the walkway, below is Val-Kill, Eleanor’s home.

Below are pics from the FDR museum.

Above is FDR’s home, below is their grave.

The Italian Garden at the Vanderbilt mansion.

Above is the servants stairs, below is the housekeepers office.

Below is the ladies bathroom on the first floor.

Mrs Vanderbilt’s bedroom.

Grand staircase. The handrail covered in velvet.

Dining room in the above pic, living room below.

Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park, NY.