To the Mountains

We vacation annually with my husband's family. His siblings are scattered across the country, from Pittsburgh to Atlanta to Los Angeles. Usually we travel to a shore point, such as Newport Beach, San Diego, Clearwater, and of course, the Jersey Shore.

This year, however, we are headed to the mountains. Our vacation is in the Pocono Mountains, at Lake Naomi. His extended family is planning a family reunion near Scranton (our hometown) next week-end.

It will be interesting to go back to the Pocono's. My brothers and I used to own land in Tannersville, near Camelback, many years ago. When we moved to Philly, we built a cottage and occasionally spent week-ends there. Our place was off the beat track, in a secluded area. With each of us raising our families, we found that we didn't get there as much, so we sold it several years ago.

Lake Naomi looks to be more a resort than our old home, with a "beach," pools (heated, of course), and assorted outdoor activities. Plus, lots of R&R . . .