West Point, New York

Tuesday was a catch-up day where we needed to recover from the busy tour of the city of New York and the heat. A late breakfast led us to decide on a visit to the Army training facility at West Point, which is on the Hudson River, just 30 miles from here.

Our first photo op after clearing security was the football field where a sea of grey uniforms cheers on the team.

Inside the Visitors Center, a series of displays provides a glimpse into the life of a cadet during the four year academic, physical, and military program.

Along with photos of several famous graduates.

Cadets are assigned two to a room in barracks buildings. Each cadet is required to adhere to strict organizational guidelines.

A drive around the campus led us to this view of the Hudson River.

A beautiful campus and a rigorous program that makes the best of the best even better.