Started the weekend celebrating Rosa's birthday, then driving north of the city to Bear Mountain for a 7 mile hike. The fall leaves were at their peak and the hike was grueling, rocky and very rewarding. We spent the night in Rhineback about 70 miles north of Bear Mountain at a splendid B&B. Took a leisurely drive back via Olana (Frederick Church - famous US painter - built it), FDR's home, Cold Springs (an antiques town) and Sleepy Hollow.