We hadn't been on any sort of summer vacation, having spent much of the summer working in the garden, blanching and freezing produce from the garden, working on Justin's house, and complaining about the heat and humidity (that was mostly me). Once the weather started to change and John's sister and BiL extended an invitation, we headed to northern PA for five days.
We hiked near their house quite a bit, ate some delicious meals (that were especially good because my SiL cooked for us and I barely had to do anything), enjoyed cocktail hours with wonderful vodka & tonics, and made a trip up to Watkins Glen. I was a bit surprised that hardly any of the trees had started to change, but the weather was delightfully fall-like.
The temperature was only 46 when we were hiking in Watkins Glen, and there were whitecaps on Seneca Lake due to the 40 mph winds. A bit chilly but still absolutely wonderful.
I took a ton of pictures but I won't bore you with all of them. If you ever get a chance to visit, it's a beautiful place and a bit of a workout if you walk all the way to the top and back down.
We did walk around the town of Watkins Glen and visited a lovely yarn shop, but I managed to resist the yarn fumes. We also visited Ben & Jerry's and enjoyed some ice cream despite the chilly temperatures.
It wasn't quite long enough and sadly we had to return to real life where I'm forced to make dinner and nobody makes me cocktails. (I might need to do something about that!)
How lovely, Bonny! I have never been there... and now I am itching to go! (Steve will just LOVE that... not! hahaha) If only we were neighbors...I'd love to invite you over to sit on the porch and sip a cocktail! XO
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful! That bridge over the waterfall is so pretty. Also, I'm pretty sure you needed the calcium in the ice cream to keep your bones healthy after all that hiking!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a lovely trip. It's been decades since I've been to Watkins Glen, and your photos remind me of its natural beauty! Truly a stunning landscape. Glad you were able to get away.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you were able to have such a perfect little get-away, Bonny. What a beautiful place to hike! I'd love to walk that trail someday. (And drink the cocktails. And eat the ice cream.) Thanks for sharing your vacation with us. XO
ReplyDeleteNever been there, but wish I could go! The scenery in the pictures is stunning. If you figure out how to get someone to cook for you and serve you cocktails, do tell, Bonny. I'm glad you had such a wonderful break.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a really beautiful spot! I'm glad you got to get away and enjoy yourselves. Reality is harsh but I think cocktails and ice cream at home will help.
ReplyDeleteTime away in such a beautiful place looks ... lovely! and quite fall-like ... so glad y'all were able to get away and enjoy it!
ReplyDeletewhat a perfect getaway for you! Loved the water and the woodsy park.
ReplyDeleteYour trip looks so beautiful and peaceful. Many smiling faces must mean you had some laughs and good chatter, too. When you get home the first thing you do is say, "John! It would be lovely if you made me a..." Maybe he'll say "I thought you'd never ask." LOL
ReplyDeleteYour trip sounds very nice. It's good to see a group of people smiling and the location looks beautiful.
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