Anticipating a big Easter lunch with my parents and an even bigger Easter dinner with the family back in Concord, I set off this morning on a 2 hour walk. I started out at Union College where I was determined to come up with a new photographic take on the iconic Nott Memorial. I then walked down to the historic Schenectady Stockade area where I learned much about the city’s past that was unknown to me while growing up here. I discovered Riverside Park and enjoyed views of the Mohawk and distant Scotia. Next I made my way to the downtown area which has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years. Jay Street now features a boutique lined shopping area at one end and Little Italy on the other. I spent the remainder of the morning talking with my parents at length, something which is rarely possible when visiting with the entire family. We were joined by my sister Alissa and her family for lunch before I made the 3 hour drive back to Massachusetts.