August 2004 Vacation (Part 1): August 15 - 20. Visiting the Seems in Emmaus, PA; checking out the Enchanted Forest in Old Forge, NY; and canoe camping in the St. Regis Canoe Wilderness in the Adirondacks.

Picnic lunch at the Seem homestead.

Elliot rocks out with his new maracas (Jess plays back-up on the drum).

Elliot riding Paul Bunyan's dog, Blue at the Enchanted Forest.

Riding in the boats.

Look out, Elliot's driving!

A canoe carry over the railroad tracks between Hoel Pond and Turtle Pond.

Campsite on Slang Pond.

Canoeing on Slang Pond in the evening.

Elliot loves spaghetti (courtesy of our camera timer).

Climbing Long Pond Mountain (before it rained).

Eating supper, still camped on Slang Pond.

Elliot needs his stories, even in the wilderness.

Only Mom and Dad drink from the lake - other people get their water carried in.

Fading sunset over Slang Pond.

Silliness in the tent.

Kevin packs up the tent while Elliot helps.

Elliot "reading" to himself.