Route 20 Upstate New York

Good morning America, how are you? I'd say you're looking quite lovely as we drive by your farm lands, fields and vineyards. 150 miles on Scenic Route 20 through Upstate New York was the perfect way to slow down and take in all the beauty.

Little towns and villages along the route were busy with Saturday morning farmers markets. We enjoyed shopping at one in Cazenovia with local fresh fare from the farmers all along Route 20. Pictured below are the items we bought: fresh greens picked that morning, slow churned Meadow Butter, loaf of spelt bread, Delmonico steaks from grass fed beef (pictured), bottle of wine from local vineyard and of course, a fresh baked berry pie. All set for dinner tonight. 

And this is for you Leah...Woodstock! Or at least a field that looks just like it.

We got to see bit of Amish life in action. Traditional black surrey (no fringe) trotting through town and a field being plowed by a four horse team and driver.

The Finger Lake Region is the Napa Valley of Upstate New York. We were surprised to learn this area had so many local vineyards and wineries, each one open for tasting. So when in Rome...we stopped to sample some at this lovely winery, Atwater Estate Vineyards. 

Nestled in the Lake Cayuga area was Watkins Glen State Park. We settled into our campsite then took a refreshing hike down the Gorge Trail into Glen Creek with19 waterfalls and unique sculpted rock. 

The late afternoon sun gave birth to beautiful rainbows in the waterfalls. 

On the trail behind the waterfall

Now back at camp and ready to enjoy the tasty fare we bought at the farmers market this morning. Thank you Lord for your goodness to us, an exceptional day to remember!