A Perfect Fall Day in Ithaca
Ithaca was great. It was a perfect day. OK, it got a little bit chilly and I lost an earring, a special one at that, but other than that it was perfect.
Ithaca is a great town. Two universities, an eclectic and diverse population and tons of great places to eat. And a great Farmer's Market. We started with apple cider donuts and apple cider, went on to Cambodian fried bananas, and then finished off with Southwestern flat bread. Oh, and a wine tasting. Some great finger lakes red wine.
Nicole kept saying how much she liked it and would like to live there...I have to agree living somewhere with more accessible culture, multiple great places to eat and a mindset of being ecologically progressive (the dog park is going compostible in two weeks...) would be nice. But I am not interested in moving North...
It was a beautiful day; sunny although a bit on the brisk side. There were musicians playing songs that somehow provided a sense of comfort. Just watching the two guys come together as one in their music was comforting. I felt relaxed and at peace, spending time with people I love.
Sorry, don't have the photo rotation thing down...but here are two of those people I love, who seem to be hanging in with being long distance again. But they seemed to really enjoy being around each other and the day was full of joking, laughter and just plain fun.
Whenever Carolyn comes to visit, she brings Finn, the world's best behaved dog along with her. He was not to be left out of the fun, but could have done without the hat...
After the Farmer's Market we went to the doggie park where there was a doggie Halloween parade, then off to the Science Center where we all acted like little kids, and then to dinner and a little bit of shopping at a great consignment shop and then finished off at Wegman's before heading home.
Ithaca is a great town. Two universities, an eclectic and diverse population and tons of great places to eat. And a great Farmer's Market. We started with apple cider donuts and apple cider, went on to Cambodian fried bananas, and then finished off with Southwestern flat bread. Oh, and a wine tasting. Some great finger lakes red wine.
Nicole kept saying how much she liked it and would like to live there...I have to agree living somewhere with more accessible culture, multiple great places to eat and a mindset of being ecologically progressive (the dog park is going compostible in two weeks...) would be nice. But I am not interested in moving North...
It was a beautiful day; sunny although a bit on the brisk side. There were musicians playing songs that somehow provided a sense of comfort. Just watching the two guys come together as one in their music was comforting. I felt relaxed and at peace, spending time with people I love.
Sorry, don't have the photo rotation thing down...but here are two of those people I love, who seem to be hanging in with being long distance again. But they seemed to really enjoy being around each other and the day was full of joking, laughter and just plain fun.
Whenever Carolyn comes to visit, she brings Finn, the world's best behaved dog along with her. He was not to be left out of the fun, but could have done without the hat...
After the Farmer's Market we went to the doggie park where there was a doggie Halloween parade, then off to the Science Center where we all acted like little kids, and then to dinner and a little bit of shopping at a great consignment shop and then finished off at Wegman's before heading home. It was a long day but just wonderful.
Labels: Dog Park, Farmer's Market, Halloween Parade, Ithaca
posted by www.kathypride.com at
9:13 PM
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That's my kind of day!
This has been the most beautiful fall (it's been amazing!). I've been driving with one hand on the wheel and the other on the digital camera. Sometimes I get a picture of me taking a picture through the windshield, and other times I get this splash of orange, yellow, and gold that makes me want to SING!
How special you made the trip up to see Matt and got to spend quality time together. I actually did that on my way home from Findlay, Ohio; I got to spend time with Jon at Grove City. As I left the parking lot of his dorm, warm tears trickled down my cheeks. How did four years pass so quickly? I remember the little boy--now a man--waving the same wave he did when he was six years old (only this time he will be saying goodbye to us and starting his own life!).
You did it again, Kathy! Stop it...now I can't read the silly verification letters to post this comment.
Here's my first try..."raxedsi"
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