New Haven, CT to Highland, NY

Breakfast in the local bookstore. Major knee graze for Anna en route so Daddy covered in blood. Lots of new books bought before drive to Rocking Horse Ranch Resort in upstate NY. Listened to "Under the Sea" many times on the way there.

Not sure what to make of the Resort - it is all inclusive for meals and activities and looks a bit crazy. Simon described it as posh Butlins although he has never been to Butlins and made Alison very uncertain. ? Centreparcs ? something peculiarly American.

Great time in the afternoon - hours in the indoor pool area, lots of water slides, dinner, trip to the stables to meet the horses. Anna and Thomas fed one of them from their hands. Playground. Indoor play area and the best ball guns ever.

Looking very good so far.