The Chosen Spot

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When the native Senecas gave Canandaigua Lake its name, they knew what they were talking about. It means "the chosen spot".

What a great summer it was. We finally moved into the long-awaited cottage, and loved every minute there. We kept pinching ourselves - were we just renting this place, or was it really ours? It is so far from the bustle and pollution of Shanghai - such a contrast. I had dreamed of that first cup of coffee on the dock in the morning, followed by a cool morning dip. We had talked about relaxing on the deck at the end of the day with a glass of wine and family and good friends. Ahhh….

That first flush of the toilet was so gratifying after all those years of camping there with...well, with nothing! (Those of you who have been there know what I mean!)

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Photos

Sunrise Over the Lake
This amazing sunrise woke us up one of the first mornings in the cottage. It was incredible. It was so incredible that even Westen got out of bed to come outside to look at it!

View From the Dock
No wonder we didn't want to leave and can't wait to go back!

A Look at the Cottage
Maybe you can see from here that we're quite high up a hill. It provides beautiful views and exercise!

Jumping on the Tube
We got a new GIANT tube at the beginning of the summer. I joked that I spent 1/2 of my waking hours this summer driving the boat. Obviously, it was a BIG hit.

Hanging out with the Lupones
What fun. What more can I say?

Ahh...the deck
We spent lots of time sitting out here this summer.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow...
We saw two sets of double rainbows over the lake this summer.

Sherry and I Tubing
While my sister Sherry and I braced ourselves for injury, Anika nearly fell asleep from the boredom of riding so slowly. I just can't convince the kids that I used to be a daredevil!

Anika and the Musketeers
Big fun with the Musketeers paddling around the lake!

Another View of the Lake
One day we went hiking on the property of a couple that lives nearby. The views are amazing. We hiked into the woods to a ravine filled with waterfalls.

Major Tubing Action
Tess and Lee were Westen and Anika's tubing buddies!

Cruising on the Tugboat
One of our last days on the lake for the summer, Cathy and Jeremy picked us up, including Serge's parents, for a great cruise up the lake on their tugboat. What a treat!

Comments

[Kathi McLiverty]

Awesome pictures! I wish we had more tome this summer to get down there! Hopefully next summer!!!!

[Sandy]

dream come true
This looks so incredible. I can't wait. And I anxiously wait for the day when I live on a lake too.

[stephanie]

The tubing picture made me laugh out loud just thinking of their antics :)

[Sherry]

When I saw this blog on the Chosen Spot I had warm feelings. As I scrolled down through the pictures I actually smiled and said, I am so glad I saw it in person and spent the time with your family. I laughed out loud when I read the true caption of you, Anika, and me on the tube. TEE HEE what fun! It was my only pleasant memory of the summer and thank you to all of you for it.