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a gorge. Upper part of Ashokan looked like Lake Annecy - Dauphiné Alps, got more & sun to. Goldenrod in first fresh glory & pointed purple flowers in streets in all low places a most curious effect of vegtation [[vegetation]] in gorge. It had been deforested all but the big birches & they float out high & large over the growing forest like great shade umbrellas very beautiful. Bluest hue arriving down gorge Through most beautiful farming country & fine crops all day. Arrived Hotel Otesaga 5 P.M. First Class. Clean good. Met Mr Bowles Walked in streets. Two or three old wood, brick & stone houses, late 18th early 19th
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[[La?]] = Lake or Lane?