It was a pleasure to join the kids this last Tuesday for the trip to Bear Mountain…

Wonderful scenery, plus excitement generated by the zoo and the huge pool (capacity over 1,660 people).

I enjoyed observing kids’ genuine reactions:
– seeing for the first time a swan (actually… a “mute swan”)
– being fascinated with the animals – owls, bears, turtles, coyotes, eagle, snakes…
– enjoying taking photos

I understand they had even more fun at the Ulster County Fair next day… I must keep repeating it: Rochester has a wonderful summer program!

Manuela Michailescu