35. Plotter Kill Preserve: Rynex Creek Falls ππΏ
Back to Rotterdam, NY, to conduct another expedition π₯Ύπ, this time to the 40-foot Rynex Creek Falls on the feast day ππ of Our Lady of the Rosary (Our Lady of Victory) πΏ.
Alas, neither the creek nor the falls had much volume of flowing water ποΈ, yet nonetheless it was an excellent adventure π―, and there were nice cascades before the big falls.
Todayβs commemorative feast was established by St. Pius V on the anniversary of the naval victory π₯ won by the underdog Christian fleet π’β at Lepanto in Greeceβs Gulf of Patras on October 7, 1571, against Ottoman forces. The victory was attributed to the help of Mary the holy Mother of God π€± whose aid was invoked through a rosary prayer campaign βοΈ. A sudden and dramatic shift in the wind π¬οΈ was one of the most decisive factors in the Christian victory.
The celebration of this day invites all to meditate π upon the mysteries of Christ, following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary who was so closely and singularly associated with her Son in His joyful incarnation, sorrowful passion, and glorious resurrection.
Ideal progression: Read the Gospel β Pray the Gospel (Rosary) β Live the Gospel (from the priestβs homily at Mass at St. John the Evangelist βͺ).
17 pics:
1 - picturesque trailhead π
2 - bright sunny day π
3 - power linesβ‘
4 - emergency marker #4 π¨
5 - β οΈ
6 - β οΈ
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12 - two rustic log benches πͺ΅
13 - 40-foot multiβtier big falls π
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17 - 34-step staircase πͺ
