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June 13, 2024

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Had to take a picture of this place before we left Bennington. We asked our server at breakfast if she knew what it originally was. She said she didn’t know. All she knew was that it was an historic site and could not be demolished. Guess they need Chip and JoAnna

Was surprised to see two fairly new birdhouses and a dry flower arrangement on front porch

We have both decided to stop in Bellows Falls for some coffee and chai tea Stopped at a great cafe

We had stopped at Bellows Falls years ago It’s really changed. There a lot of nice shops. We picked up some glass items at a great craft shop

Next stop King Arthur’s Flour

Stopped at their cafe to get some cold water and discovered

Next stop Simon Pearce. Great display as you walk in the front door

Love all the glass trees

Covered bridge is right alongside Simon Pearce

Made it to Stowe at 4 pm just in time to check in to Stone Hill Inn. One of our favorite bed snd breakfasts.

Garden right outside our room

Another moose. Still hope to see a real one before we leave

Went out to dinner at Doc Ponds and as we pulled into parking lot someone told us to careful there was a bear in the tree. It was hard to get a good shot of the bear but the hamburgers were delicious

June 13, 2024

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Had to take a picture of this place before we left Bennington. We asked our server at breakfast if she knew what it originally was. She said she didn’t know. All she knew was that it was an historic site and could not be demolished. Guess they need Chip and JoAnna

We have both decided to stop in Bellows Falls for some coffee and chai tea Stopped at a great cafe

We had stopped at Bellows Falls years ago It’s really changed. There a lot of nice shops. We picked up some glass items at a great craft shop

Next stop King Arthur’s Flour

Stopped at their cafe to get some cold water and discovered

Next stop Simon Pearce. Great display as you walk in the front door

Love all the glass trees

Covered bridge is right alongside Simon Pearce

June 13, 2024

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Had to take a picture of this place before we left Bennington. We asked our server at breakfast if she knew what it originally was. She said she didn’t know. All she knew was that it was an historic site and could not be demolished. Guess they need Chip and JoAnna

We have both decided to stop in Bellows Falls for some coffee and chai tea Stopped at a great cafe

We had stopped at Bellows Falls years ago It’s really changed. There a lot of nice shops. We picked up some glass items at a great craft shop

Next stop King Arthur’s Flour

Stopped at their cafe to get some cold water and discovered

Next stop Simon Pearce. Great display as you walk in the front door

Love all the glass trees

Covered bridge is right alongside Simon Pearce

June 12, 2024

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Beautiful day today. Started out looking for covered bridges. Then went to Bennington Monument. We have seen it from a distance but never close up. Then to Robert Frost’s home where he lived in the 1920’s where he wrote Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. Last stop the Old First Church. Which was completed in 1805. They are in the midst of a major renovation project so there is a lot of scaffolding. Will have to stop once project is finished and hopefully we will be able to see the inside. Robert Frost’s grave is behind the church

Henry Bridge
Silk Road Bridge
Paper Mill Bridge
Another view of the Henry Bridge
Robert Frost house

June 11, 2024

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Vacation time. Left at 10 instead of 9 and got stuck in traffic backup. Emergency repairs on Kent Narrows Bridge. Only one lane. Made good time until we got to Troy. Next time we will leave at 9

Staying in Bennington at Four Chimneys Bed and Breakfast. We haven’t been in Bennington in years

Just in case we don’t see a realdeer

View of Bennington Monument from the Inn

Church door in downtown Bennington

April 20, 2024

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The sun was shining at breakfast but it did not last

We decided to drive to Robert Treman State Park to see the waterfalls We made a stop at Wegmans grocery store in Ithaca. It’s the biggest grocery store I have ever been in. Over 30 self checkouts.

Then on to Buttermilk Falls

Last night at the Gothic Inn. All of the rooms are named after wines.  They have a spa and offer massages

April 18, 2024

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Morning sky at Idlwilde Inn.  If you are ever in the Finger Lakes this is a great place to stay.  It overlooks Seneca Lake.  This was our third time there.

Stopped by the harbor,  Was surprised to see there were no boats docked.  There was no one around so I managed to get a photo without waiting

I had to have my daily fix of Chai tea so we stopped at a great coffee shop in Watkins Glen – Babes and Buds The cinnamon buns were warmed up and delicious and the chair was great.  If you are ever in the area be sure and stop by

We decided to drive around the lake since we could not check into our other Inn until 3 stopped at a park overlooking Cayuga Lake

Decided to go back to Montezuma Wildlife Refuge. Spotted lots of blue herons and even a couple of eagles. When we were there on Tuesday the rangers were stocking fish in several places. We were surprised they were still in same spot

 

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Stopped at Taughnock Falls for a quick photo before we checked in at the Inn

April 17, 2023

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Sunrise this morning from front porch of inn

Owner of B and B suggested we go to boundary breaks winery. The view of the lake was great

Then we stopped at Lakewood Winery to get some port wine for a friend. Of course we had to try the wine while we were there

Old gas pump

Then we decided to head to the Glen Curtiss Museum. If you are ever in the area it’s well worth the trip. I had never heard of him and was not aware he was in competition with the Wright Brothers and was very innovative

Time clock to punch in work at Curtis aviation I have never had to punch in. However I now have to log in using Workday on the computer

Then we decided to stop at Dr Constantine Frank Winery that overlooks Keuka Lake. since it was late afternoon we decided to do a cheese and charcuterie board. They paired the wine with the offerings. Everything was delicious