Cousins Weekend: Mount Major and Lake Winnipesaukee‎

At the Summit of Mount Major, looking North, towards Lake Winnipesaukee and Diamond Island

At the Summit of Mount Major, looking South East, towards Alton Bay

Half-way to the Summit of Mount Major, looking North East, towards Wolfeboro

Rattlesnake Island beyond

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We decided to start a new family tradition: cousins weekend.  Since we're all so busy, it's our excuse for us all to get together, catch up and have fun, hopefully once or twice a year.  For the kickoff to the tradition, Natalie so graciously offered to host us all at her place in the Lakes Region.  (and by all of us I mean there are a lot!  Understandably, only a small portion of the ladies could attend).  The weekend started with a hike of near-by Mount Major.  We almost canceled the hike due to rainy/overcast conditions on our drive over to the base, but we decided to chance it.  Luckily, as we approached the summit, the sun came out in the distance - which made for some cool photos.   I highly recommend hiking Mount Major, it was a moderate 2 hour hike with spectacular views of Lake Winnipesauke.  I can only imagine on a clearer day the views are even more vast and amazing!  

The night then continued back at Natalie's for a delicious barbecued dinner, accompanied by drinks and lots of laughter.  It was a great night, and the perfect way to start our new family tradition.

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The next morning, I took a trip down memory lane and embarked on a mini self guided tour of the Lake Winnipesaukee to visit some places I used to go to as a child.... (remember my first post on the Lake and this instagram from last summer?)

The Shores of Lake Winnipesaukee at Paugus Bay

the Docks at Weirs Beach

Thanks for reading!  I'm off to Iceland tomorrow so be sure to follow me my journey via Instagram!

xo

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Last weekend, I visited the place where I spent my summers growing up.    This tiny little boat house, which sits on Lake Winnipesaukee in Paugus Bay, was built by my Grandfather.  Although the house is no longer in the family, not much has changed.  I took a nostalgic walk along the train tracks: the place where my sister, cousin + I would spend all of our time when we weren't jumping off the dock into the lake. Almost everyday we would wait for the train to come by so we could watch our pennies laid the track become hot pieces of copper.  Nothing beats a summer by the lake...