The Poconos Mountains, PA

On the way home from New Jersey, we visited my Great Aunt Claire and Uncle Bob, who live in the Poconos Mountains. They live near the Delaware water gap, and a windy and bumpy road lead its way to a charming lodge in the middle of the woods. In every direction you can look, there is green, for about 5 acres. If you look closely enough, you may see a brown bear curiously gazing at you from the stone wall. Don't worry, the bears are scared of people.


However, if you by chance see a fox, in your backyard, that is a very bad omen. In these woods, if you see a fox, it is not afraid of you and probably rabid. One day while working in the garden, my aunt got bit by a fox and by the time she turned around, the fox was gone! The hospital administrated a rabies shot, and everything was fine.

After I was done taking the pictures, I was told to check for deer ticks. Gasping, I immediately inspected my ankles and pants for any ticks and stayed off of the grass.


This house was built by Uncle Bob, and there are many hidden secrets and a mysterious hidden cupboard which is said to house a secret safe! He worked on a lot of the woodwork, even the masonry for the fireplace, and the other additions to the property. His son built a beautiful staircase, and it is easy to see a lot of work, skillmanship, and love has been dedicated to the upkeep of this property. A house which kept what used to be horses marks the long path to the house.


Grandmom and Aunt Claire have a lot in common, seeing as they are sisters. Not only do they say similar phrases such as "Fiddle sticks," they both make a famous iced tea. This is my favorite recipe, and I cannot recreate it or find it anywhere. It is a fragrant black tea, made with fresh lemon, and real sugar. The whole family raves about how good the iced tea is, which is refreshing in the warm and humid summer.