RIDING BACK TO GENEVA

Joan's View

We had a beautiful ride today again. We had about 1,650 ft of climb today so my legs are feeling the ride yet. We started out riding along Route 14 which follows alongside Seneca Lake. We stopped at one point and 2 elderly ladies passed us peddling up the hill. We started riding and passed them, but  when we stopped for our next break, the Energizer Bunnies (as Tony named them) passed us again. By this time we were on a side road that rook us through Amish country. Many of the farms had beautiful views of the Lake and valley below. I was also enjoying the gorgeous flowers that the Amish were growing in their gardens or yards, to use in cut arrangements for sale. At a further point along this road, we spotted some Eagle's nests in telephone poles (just like Tom Thornton had said). We stopped to get some pictures, but the Eagle in the nest flew out as we approached, and then one Eagle started circling and sort of dive bombing at us. It was a little unnerving knowing how sharp their claws are so we started peddling again.

Who's named after who?

Snacking at the back of The Anthony Road Winery

Back on Route 14 we made the big find of the day, the Anthony Road Winery. Their bottles say Anthony and Tony on them. We bought a Tony's Red, a Tony's White, and a Tony's Blush. Good thing they didn't have a Tony's green or we would have to buy all of Choice One one of those!

Somebody fitting in with the Anthony Road grapevines

Strolling through the grapevines

 



A few more hills and we made it to the top of Lake Seneca. We arrived back in Geneva, where we passed through last Wednesday. After a nice nap, we walked almost 2 miles through some nice residential areas to get to downtown Geneva. We ate at Beef & Brew, and then took in some more views of the Lake. We walked out on the same pier that Tony, Wade & Fran illegally rode their bikes on during their cross country trip. The walk back finished with a stop at Tops ( a grocery store) to replenish our cherry supply. A total of 4.5 mile walk.





TONY"S VIEW

What a beautiful ride, we are starting to get use to the hills, notice no whining. When were in the Amish area, we past their place of worship and the parking lot had all these stalls, which looked like carports. They really take care of their horses. It is like having a garage in the parking lot for all the cars. I had a Blackberry Beer at the restranuarant and it was good. What made it better is the bartender accidentally poured 2 and I got 2 for the price of 1. We had a busy night and Joan didn't finish her view of this blog, until after 11:30. Which I was too grumpy to do mine until morning. Hard to believe I would get grumpy. Our kids have never seen me grumpy.😪😡 night time, 😀😀 morning.