APRIL 11, 2015 BEAR MOUNTAIN

          There were ten of us for the Bear Mountain walk including Linne who just returned from Florida. We were also delighted to see Lila whom we haven't seen since she moved to Peekskill early in 2013.  In addition, we welcomed Karen as a new member.
          There was sun and blue skies and the temperature was reasonable but there was a terrific cold wind that nearly knocked us over as we walked around the end of Hessian Lake.  Once we were protected by the trees, it was ok.
          Although we considered not going through the zoo, the walk was pretty short so we did our usual tour.
          Last year we enjoyed two good brunches at the Hudson Cafe in Cornwall so six of us went back.  The food was very good [although CJ's French toast with strawberrie[s]  had half of one strawberry cut in half]; but the service was not.  We were not in a hurry and it was a good thing because we were there about two hours.

Hessian Lake-you can just see the little wind-whipped waves.

Looking toward the Bear Mt Bridge

The boats will soon be in the water

We met a photographer along the way and he took our pic. [We're missing John who was exploring]

They look like they're sleeping but they're actually eating something.

One of several coyotes

One side of the redoubt

and the other

Vultures

and a close up

and another vulture

the Bear Mountain Bridge

view from the lookout