I've driven this stretch before. Albany to Binghamton on I-84 is quite possibly the most annoying stretch of interstate in the U.S. It is misleading though, because the first 20 miles are beautiful rolling farmland and quaint up-state NY towns. But then it just continues on for 70 miles. And there's construction...a lot of it. Even after dark when no one is working on the road, the lanes are still cut off and then merged into oncoming traffic and then you've got people shining their brights in your eyes and tailgating you and it's just a mess. New York, if you could finish the construction on I-88 that's been going on since I moved to Boston last summer, that would be great.
Other than the drive, the stay in Elmira has been great. Grandma and I went to Watkins Glen today for lunch and then to a winery and a distillery. We've also, naturally, been eating a lot. More to come tomorrow. After my stay in Elmira, it's off to Lancaster, PA for a few more days of rest and relaxation before the real road trip starts. I'll be sure to take a picture of the u-Haul before then, including the inside, which is a real masterpiece if you ask me (thanks Jay!).
I had to include this because sometimes Max falls asleep like this. Not kidding.
The Finger Lakes Distillery with re-claimed wood floors and a tin bar.
The distilling machinery from Germany.
Grandma and Me
