Berhsires, Part 4 and Memorials

 Remember this mountain top lake? It looked like paradise. We were so hot and thirsty at this point I was not beyond jumping in, when suddenly #2 hit the path and grabbed into the water. I thought he had given into temptation when he came up with this squirmy fellow. The little guy seemed to think Hell had grabbed him out of Paradise! We made #2 put it back in the water and leave it alone.

 At the top of the mountain is a lighthouse that stands to commemorate those who were lost in WW2. It shines from the top of the mountain for 70 miles to help direct those who are on their way up. I would like to also give my thanks to those who served our country and world by helping during dark times to shine a light. Especially thanks to my two dads, all my uncles, and many friends. I appreciate your service.

 Just before you cross the road to the summit there is this engraved rock beside the path. It reads:

"It were as well
to be educated in the shadow
of a mountain as in more classic shade
Some will remember, no doubt,
not only that they went to college,
but that they went to the mountain"
- Henry David Thoreau

Above a sign to show that you are on the Appalachian Trail and below a close up view of the beacon that shines at the top of the mountain.

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For those who are wondering, I did pick up #1 on Friday. He and his buddies were very, very tired. We were about a half hour out when they were both asleep. The third boy had to go on to a weekend Civil Air Patrol training. He is going to be BEAT!

They were pleased with their time in Raleigh. #1 received a reference from the woman he worked under, and we put that right to work the next day looking for a job. Most places are taking applications online, but if we need her we will use her.