Jasmine's Place Issue No. 18 - May/June 2017 | Page 13

around, and they are smart enough to know how fierce winters can be. They know hotel chains need to make money year round. The residents don’t want vacant, abandoned businesses ruining the rustic look of their villages. Instead, visitors will find local sub shops, pizzerias, and diners across the mountains. Because of the vast territory and very rural terrain, visiting is best done by car. The closest airport is in the state’s capital of Albany. Amtrak offers “The Adirondack,” a daily trip from NYC, through the Hudson Valley, and ending in Montreal, or in reverse order. No matter how you travel to the area and where you stay, prepare for a scenic, beautiful stay. Don’t forget your camera! I worked hard to make my Surrendering Time series Adirondack authentic, and was so pleased when I met with readers at the Speculator library to hear they found my work accurate. To Learn More: Visit Adirondacks (http://visitadirondacks.com Adirondack.net http://adirondack.net Surrendering Time series https://www.amazon.com/Julie- Arduini/e/B00PBKDRSQ Julie is an author and speaker encouraging you to find freedom through surrender and chocolate. She is the author of the surrendered time series - the first two books, Entrusted and Entangled are available now. Visit her at www.juliearduini.com JASMINE'S PLACE 13 13