Recently we went on a pre-road trip, trip...to Trumansburg, New York - a small town 15 minutes outside of downtown Ithaca. We stayed at the McLallen House Bed and Breakfast in the annex apartment which had two adorable bedrooms with antique furniture, and a deck outside which had a very cozy hammock. We went with friends Dan and Diana for the July 4th weekend and took in the breath taking views at Taughannock State Park, the tranquil sunset at the Watkins Glen Marina and some gorgeous waterfalls at Watkins Glen State Park.
On the Fourth we stopped by Farm Sanctuary, the nations largest sanctuary for mistreated & abandoned farm animals for a delicious Vegan BBQ and tour of their facilities, where we got to mingle with cows, goats, and turkeys! Later on that afternoon we decided to go to two wineries; Castel Grisch and Cascata along the Finger Lake Wine Trail near Watkins Glen. Cascata is hidden up a gravel drive in the back room of a restored victorian home. They offer several delsicious wines, and I ended up purchasing both the Maggie and the Cranberry Bog Mead. Castel Grisch overlooks a grassy knoll and not only offers wine but authentic German cooking, make sure to try their Ice Wine. And if you stop by Cascata talk to John "The Professor" who will offer you limitless glasses of wine and inappropriate jokes.
On our last day we decided to take a walk along Cornell University's campus trails - which is a must see with their acres upon acres of undisturbed woods, lilly pond, and botanical gardens. Before heading home we dined at Smart Monkey Cafe which offered a ton of tasty vegetarian dishes (try the eggs florentine) and local organic meat.
The evenings offered a brisk autumnal air, (even though it was the beginning of July!), walking through downtown Ithaca underneath the stars was a refreshing break from the constant hustle and bustle of the city.
Some pictures...full pictures at Flickr!
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