The Ashokan Reservoir
I cancelled today's afternoon painting class as there was only one student. I went home after my drawing class at the School of Art to do some chores, and ponder my walk route when Meredith knocked on the door, nearly threw me into her car, and we head to the mountains. First a stop at Kenco, a FAB outdoor/sporting goods store that is family owned, on Route 28 to check out some winter walking shoes, then to the Ashokan Reservoir . (jury still out on what I am going to get shoe wise- feedback welcomed). The reservoir is one of several that collects and transports water to New York City. The history of its construction is fascinating, though very sad for the 1000s who farmed in the valley, surrounded by the majestic Catskill Mountains. I would have not left easily either. I have gone there many times in my life - practiced driving in Driver Ed there, walked, photographed and painted the views. I have stood in the spray of the a...