This morning we woke up, re-packed the Mini (we're getting better at it), and headed to a local hole in the wall for breakfast. The minute we walked in the door all eyes were on us, because we were clearly the outsiders. After breakfast we hit the road to Ithaca to visit with Ilona's brother and his family.
On the NY Freeway we saw a car with a NY License plate and a Boston Red Sox license plate holder...such irony! We had to have a picture of it so we stalked the car for awhile trying to get a clear picture. After speeding up, slowing down, and changing lanes we finally got a clear picture. People at stop lights like to look over at us, and you know that they're talking about the Mini.
After 4 hrs of driving we arrived in Ithaca. Ilona's brother, Pete, and his son, Daniel, showed us around town all afternoon. I love Ithaca!! It has a very hippiesh feel to it, and we even came across a UU church when we first drove into town. I would definitely consider moving here if it didn't get so cold in the winter. We had a lovely afternoon meeting friends. One lady gave us origami cranes left over from a wedding party the other day for good luck. They can join Eastie, our mascot, in the front window of the Mini.
Once Nancy, Pete's wife, got home from work we went to take a walk to see Taughannock Falls. They are part of the gorges that Ithaca is known for. We then went out to a little bar/restaurant called Glenn Falls where they were voted to have Ithaca's best burger. It certainly was tasty. It was a storybook summer evening with waterfalls, burgers, ice cream, even a summer thunderstorms, and lots of fireflies.
Tomorrow we're getting up early to make the 12 hr treck to Wisconsin. I can't say I'm looking forward to that drive very much!!
3 comments:
Hurray for the beginning of your road trip! I'm glad that you like Ithica so much. And now I understand why you say I would like it too. I'm also really glad I got to see you on Friday before you left. Love, Brandi
If drove through Eerie around noon, what time was early? Hug Pepere for me. Sounds like your trip is off to a most excellent start:)
Love ya, Momma
Ah, the first of about 35 places that will be claiming to have the best burger. What an adventure!!
Hi Brandi, how ya doing sweetie?
Hey Momma, if you click on the radio button that says "other", and then type M-o-m-m-a where it says user name (no password required) it will say Momma on your love notes instead of anonymous.
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