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A couple of weeks ago I went to the Finger Lakes region in upstate NY. I took the bus out of Port Authority. To my surprise it was not full of transients as I expected. Even though I work just several blocks away I had never been in it and had all kinds of scary mental images of it. I was pleasantly surprised that it was quiet, calm and easy to get around. It was a weekday 11am, I am sure that evenings and weekends are much different.
I went skiing at the Greek Peak Mountain and it was so much fun. I took a couple of lessons and the instructors gave me very good tips and areas to focus in.
I went to the below waterfall, which I think the name is Taughannock Falls. It was beautiful and majestic. Nature humbles me!
Another great stop was the Americana Winery, followed by dinner at the Crystal Lake Cafe. For some reason all of sudden I am into wine. So it was fun doing the wine tasting. I love playing wine connoisseur and pretending to detect hints of amber and other stuff. All I know is if it sweet and if I like it or not. 🙂
I stayed at this quaint and cozy Bed and Breakfast pictured below. It was built in 1897 and it has been beautifully maintained. It is located in Cincinnatus, NY.
Other than skiing, the highlight of the trip was the desserts at Madeleine’s in Ithaca, NY. I wish I could have had them all! If I only lived near…
I love going on trips, but coming home is pretty great too!! Thank you God for my safe haven!
Being able to travel, see new places, meet new people, explore new cultures, even if it is just a few hours from home, is such a blessing! If you have a chance to travel, please do!!
Blessed with a Star on the Forehead 
The Port Authority has come a long way in regard to how dangerous and ugly it was years ago. In my later years of working and hanging out in NYC, the Port Authority was always a great spot to hang out before my trip home. I loved the bar upstairs, the places to eat, even the bookstores were awesome.
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I agree, I have now a totally different view of it and I am not scared of it anymore. With that being said I can think of better places to hang out 🙂 A blessed evening to you! 🙂
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Sounds like a wonderful trip. It had to be so beautiful there.
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It was indeed! Blessings! 🙂
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Thanks for the beautiful pics.
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Scott
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You are welcome! oh! Thank you! I will check it out! Many blessings to you this weekend! 🙂
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I’ve been to the Finger Lakes… but in July… very beautiful scenery 🙂 The waterfall photo is cool! (literally LOL)
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hahaha it is cool indeed, but on that date it was a little more cold than cool! Thank you and a blessed weekend to you! 🙂
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You have me considering a trip upstate. I enjoy the boat rides up the Hudson. Of course during the summer months.
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I am glad to inspire travel. It sounds like a great summer trip!!
A blessed weekend to you! 🙂
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That sounds like a great trip! Skiing, beauty, great food, adventure! 🙂
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Indeed it was! 🙂
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I don’t like flying but I do enjoy travelling to a variety of places in England and soaking up the culture in different parts of the country. I live in Exeter in Devon but particularly enjoy visiting London because of the vast amount of culture there. In fact I am off to London from 13th of Feb and getting back to Exeter in the early hours of the 16th of feb. I cannot wait.
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I hope you have a great time! I have never been to Europe but I hope one day to experience all the culture and history. I also hope to go to Wimbledon. Enjoy your trip! Blessings!:)
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Do you like to watch Wimbledon tennis?
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I do love to watch all the Grand Slams and hope to one day go to each one.
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Have yet to get to the Finger Lakes…hope to take the next bus out soon!
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It is definitely worth the bus trip! Blessings!:)
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I agree with both Flaubert and St. Augustine… I think you travel and see how much of a tiny speck you are in this world and how many things are greater than you. Whether it is in your own backyard or around the world, seeing it all beats anything material.
I love your photos. The B&B looks so quaint. I have never been upstate. How wonderful that you had such a fantastic trip. We traveled to Europe last year and I was so humbled by the monuments, by art and just by the enormity of what is out there.
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I totally agree, I will travel over anything material every time!
Europe is definitely on my list for its history and culture. We are blessed to be able to travel and to recognize its value! Many blessings to you! 🙂
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