Mark walked to Junction 361 for my vanilla latte. And then we were off to Pittsford (6.8 miles and no locks). I drove all the way and a very relaxing 1.5 hour trip all along the Erie Canal Trail with many walkers, joggers, bicyclists, dogs, babies, kiddos, etc., out and about. Boat traffic was very light - amazed that this is the case as we're moving along on the Canal.
Sculling boats are very big in this area and we saw several this morning, also paddle boarders. The sculling boats are so sleek with 1 person like a kayak but also several people (all women today) paddling versus the dragon boats which are rowing, Passed several pretty parks and lovely homes along the way.
Pittsford has always been one of our favorite towns along the Erie Canal....population is 1,342, and has all the things we enjoy and appreciate - coffee, ice cream, restaurants, grocery, bakery, a very nice library, etc., etc. And it is the oldest village in NY becoming incorporated in 1827.
We picked up lunch at Hungry's Grill - a little walk-up place (Italian sausage for Mark and burger for me + onion rings to share) Delicious and a happening little spot!
Brought our lunch back to Catrina - it's really hot today! Rain/thunderstorms coming later.
John arrived at 1:00 and took us for a very enjoyable afternoon at the Strong Museum of Play in Rochester - a massive structure for kiddos of all ages from 2-102. We three 70+ adults had so much fun and spent 3.5 hours there in awe of how this all came together. There's also a big outdoor area - it is soooo well done and if/when you're in Rochester, NY, this is a must visit - wish our grandkids would've been with us as John takes his grandsons frequently! Something for everyone.
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Back to Catrina and sat on the bridge waiting for the troops to arrive for ice cream. The weather was iffy with thunder and dark skies, but went around us and just a few drops!
Brian and the boys arrived and we walked to Pittsford Farms Dairy - another favorite and we all enjoyed more ice cream....(3rd night in a row for Mark and me)! Oink! Oink!!
Back to Catrina and time to say good bye....sure going to miss these little guys. Sooo enjoyed being with them the past 3 days and our fun outing today with John (+ he brought fresh peaches)!!!
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