We left Grand Island and fought Niagara Falls and Buffalo traffic for about an hour. Then we were on "old US 20" which pretty much parallels the Turnpike but is a much, much prettier and slower drive. Beautiful farms, lakes, hills and valleys.
So we put in a CD from my friend, Karen Alley (see my Aug 14, 2008 and Sept 11, 2008 blog entries). That beautiful countryside, my wonderful new family joining me on my travels and that incredible hammered dulcimer ringing out created the most wonderful experience I could imagine. For four hours. (No, the CD isn't that long, we just played it over and over.) If you'd like a copy, please email Karen at coralreefs@comcast.net and she'd be very happy to sell you one.
Tom had recommended a couple of State campgrounds in the Finger Lakes region but the ones he suggested didn't have spaces big enough for a 34' trailer. So we made reservations for two nights at Taughannock Falls. Another "inbetween". It was so beautiful that we stayed four nights. Wonderful hikes along the glen to the falls. Great swimming in Cayuga Lake - if you like 64 degree water.
AND our campground fee gave us free access to any other State Park we were willing to drive to. There were several in the area and we went to most of them.
Here are some pictures from Tunghannock
Watkin's Glen
Buttermilk Falls
Robert H. Treman
Cayuga Lake
Different Strokes for Different Folks
Although ONE reason there are no pictures of Carol in the water is because she took all the pictures, the REAL reason is because Carol did not go in the water. What a Wuss.
While in NY, we re-celebrated Emily and Andrew's birthdays. They each received a personal DVD Player to help keep them occupied on the drives. At this moment Emily is in the bedroom watching hers - she DID NOT approve this picture !
Life is Good !
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