The last week in August we drove up to Montreal and spent four days there and then drove down to Lake George and spent three days there. Both amazing places! A good mix of exploring, eating good food and relaxing before the school year begins. 

We went to the Ben & Jerry’s factory where they make about a third of their ice cream. Unfortunately the production lines weren’t running on the weekend, but we did see the factory where the ice cream was made and also enjoyed free samples at the end. 

In Montreal we went to a ropes course one day where the girls tested their high walking skills. Dave and Sophie went way up high and Lauren and I stayed closer to the ground. 

We did some sight seeing – here overlooking the City of Montreal. 

After Montreal we went to Lake George and to a very old school amusement park. The rides were last updated around the 1950s. They went way faster than rides today – evidence in this photo where the girls are almost flung out of the car. 

The girls first roller coaster ride. I think I’m freaking out the most in this picture. I wasn’t completely sure that the car was going to stay on the tracks. Fortunately we all survived 🙂

We rented a cabin on Lake Luzerne, which was totally relaxing. There was a dock where we did a lot of fishing…

and also a lot of marshmallow roasting.  What a great vacation and a great way to end a wonderful summer!