Home for me has always been in upstate NY in the Finger Lakes region. I lived there for 62 years working, raising a family and enjoying summers on the lakes. It is an area that has seen very little change over the years when compared to other locations in the country. To me, that is the special charm of the area. It has a rich history of wine making, and vineyards cover the hillsides to supply grapes to the numerous wineries located around all of the lakes. Many of the farms are owned by the Amish who can be seen working the fields with their team of horses. It is a place that is surround by quiet countrysides, friendly hard working people, and quaint small towns, Even though I moved away two years ago, it is still my home.
http://www.fingerlakes.org/
http://www.keukalake.com/index.html
I have had a lot of wonderful times and many fond memories up at the lake, this too will always be home away from home.
ReplyDeleteYou should return someday and relive some of those memories.
DeleteLooks like Keuka, brings back memories of a summer there in 1985.
ReplyDeleteMark C in N Carolina
Yes, it is Keuka Lake. It is a beautiful spring here this year.
DeleteIn 1956 my Dad, Mom, brother and one of my sisters left our home in Ludlow, MA, near Springfield heading for Yellowstone NP. Our first stop was at the state park on Keuka Lake. My Dad had left the poles to our tent back home. A fellow camper told my Dad he could make replacements at his shop the next day. We spent the night in that old tent hanging from a rope thrown over a branch. That man took time from his vacation to help my family out of a tough spot. I've never forgotten his help and to this day I can re-run those events like watching a movie. In 2002 my wife and I held a family reunion at Watkins Glen, partly because of that day. I love the area. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your story of camping on Keuka Lake back so many years ago. I am glad you were able to make it back for a visit. John
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