so we drove into the mountains
and it was cold
and the late day light
picked out bits of brilliant color
and then in the distance
the mountains took on a decidedly
stunning appearance
i haven't seen the adirondacks
look so amazing in ages
new snow on the high peaks
in the distance
but sadness at our goal:
saranac lake and casa del sol,
my favorite restaurant,
has closed.
i first went there over thirty years ago,
i took my kids when they were babies and
celebrated many special days there
end of an era.