Last full day in the Finger Lakes so decided to dead to Sonnenberg Gardens. There are 9 different gardens. We stopped at the Japanese and Rock gardens and walked by the Italian Gardens. We also stopped at the mansion
Porter music box. The docent played some music for us
Porter Music Box. The docent played some music for us
Portrait Camera can you imagine carrying that around
Porch on the mansion overlooking the Italian Garden
Some pictures of the Japanese Garden
Pictures at the Rock Garden
What a difference a day makes. Temperatures only in the 50s today. We stopped at F Olivers to pick up some vinegars. The yarn store was closed so headed to the waterfront
Too chilly for a boat ride today
Some scenes from around the lake
Another warm day in the Finger Lakes. Not as warm as yesterday. Thank goodness. We headed to the mall in Victor so Michael could get some socks. Went to L L Bean and Michael found socks and shorts and shirts. Picked up some great salads for dinner and a delicious brownie. Now we are sitting on the porch reading and enjoying nature
Breakfast on the porch
Had to stop at our favorite winery and stock up
Spotted this old gas pump. Notice there is only 3 digits for total sale
Headed to the finger lakes for a few days. It took us a little over 6 hours. Checked into the Inn and then went to Canandaguia. Times it just right as the sun was setting
There are several rows of boathouses
Last morning in the Finger Lakes. When we came downstairs the front door was open and just had to take a photo. If you are ever in Watkins Glen stay st the Idlwilde Inn
Made it home in 6 hours with three stops. Much better than the trip there. Wish they were closer
Tonight’s sky
Rainy day. We headed to Montezuma Wildlife Refuge. Spotted lots of families
Saw this tree and thought raise your hands and reach for the sky
Then we stopped in Seneca Falls to see the bridge that was inspiration for bridge in movie It’s a Wonderful Life
The innkeeper told us we could enter the Watkins Glen State Park from a back entrance. We finally found path on third try I walked to the suspension bridge and took some pictures. Next time I will take a longer walk
Went to one of our favorite wineries to stock up
Then we headed to taughannock falls
Then on to Buttermilk Falls
Quick stop at wegmans and then back to the Inn. Rainy day so good afternoon to read
Seneca Lake on a rainy afternoon
Great breakfast. Strawberry stuffed French toast
Decided to drive to Letchworth State Park crazy GPS sent us to Mt Mortis Dam but after a few wrong turns we finally made it
Middle Falls
Glen Iris inn
Beautiful day in the Finger Lakes decided to go to Boundary Breaks Winery. The winery is right by the lake.
There were lots of dandelions and I asked if they made dandelion wine. They don’t but we did buy some reisling
Then we stopped at Lodi State park
Found this great rock
We also stopped at SheQuaGa Falls. It rained for the past 10days so lots of water going over the falls
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