Cecilia does Cayuga (which rhymes with ah-ooo-ga) Lake

Yesterday was a perfect day for Model A touring in the Finger Lakes.  The day started off with dark clouds and rumbles of thunder but they magically seemed to float over the mountains quickly and without rain.

After a great breakfast on the patio at Kelly's Dockside Cafe and our doggie fix with their lovely Siberian Bandit we headed off in the blistering heat.  First stop the Visitors Centre to pick up more brochures than we needed.  With the guidance of a very helpful local we planned our route around the lake.  What a gorgeous drive hugging the lake all the way.  Cecilia did an amazing job on the challenging roads, steep hills, long drops and tight curves all in very hot weather.  So much better than when she was here 2 years ago and we were crawling up the hill on only 3 cylinders.

A stop in the lovely town of Aurora NY for delicious homemade "Bittersweet" ice cream at Dories Bakery and Cafe and a brief antique stop we were on the road again. Perfect Model A roads with not many cars in sight.  As we headed down the west side of the lake we stopped in at Thee Amish Market where they fed us fudge and peanut brittle (well not me I don't like peanuts) and there was great interest in the A.  Glenn spent quite some time chatting with the owner and showing him around the Model A while I gathered gifts inside :-)

Making our way back to Ithaca we took some lovely little detours right down on the lake and the scenery was just beautiful.

We made it back just after 3 and not only did it continue to heat up but the humidity was oppressive which meant - NAP TIME :-)  a good nap was all that was needed to get up and go again.  After much discussion about dinner, we picked a few spots and made out way up hill towards Cornell University to try some of the patio's there.  No luck, no parking to be found.  So up the lake a little to the town of Lansing where we choose to eat at Rogues Harbor Inn . Now that was a very good decision.  The local wine A +, their in house craft beer excellent - then the food that followed did not disappoint, fresh local ingredients and oh so very very tasty - I'm serious folks this was a very very good meal.  If you are in the area I would highly recommend it.

As we ate, out of the sunshine came a flash rainfall, just enough to soak the roads and Cecilia, then out with the sun and everything dried up in time for our drive back to the hotel.

We then spent the evening chatting with 2 lovely couples from Guelph Ontario that were travelling on their Harley's.

Today we take Cecilia to Watkins Glen to set a "new lap record" *laugh*