- You start looking the day after you register (ideally in Lake Placid since you would be there volunteering or racing, which I was not!)
- You plan to stay for 7 nights (eek, I only really need 4)
- You have a truckload of money ($3,500+...mere pocket change...NOT!)
While my experience was not a breeze, I'm pleased to report that after much emailing, phone calling and searching, I can check this off the long list of things to do before next July. We'll be staying at "Grammie's House", about 5 minutes walk to the swim start and transition area, under the care of the home's 84 year old owner, Harriet.
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| Grammie's House Exterior |
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| Grammie's Kitchen |
Grammie's House only requires a 5 night stay and is over 4 1/2 times less expensive (you do the math) and to top it off, Harriet is a sweetheart. We had a great phone conversation and she told me about living in Lake Placid and how it's a beautiful place regardless of the season. She told me about how she takes daily walks on a nearby trail and how tropical storm Lee washed out a number or roads in the Lake Placid area and she's hoping they are repaired soon. We're looking forward to staying at "Grammie's House" and meeting our kind hostess Harriet in July.
Next up...Transportation.
We're thinking of taking the Amtrak Auto Train from Orlando, FL to Lorton, VA and doing some sightseeing on our way to Lake Placid, NY. Sounds like a family vacation is taking shape. Very exciting.
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