The Last of the Northeast

Vermont proved to be just as serene as I had imagined. After driving for a few hours from New Hampshire along RT. 2, the Green Mountains along gave way to the beautiful Lake Champlain in Burlington. It was also our first experience using airbnb, since you can't really camp in town square. It ended up being a great experience, and since, we have met wonderful people by doing it. 

The one-night stay in Vermont was full of walking, $3 tacos (gotta be thrifty) and trivia yet again. And even though our team of two was crushed by huge teams comprised of U of V students, I still won a shirt! 

The next morning we hopped on a ferry across Lake Champlain and found ourselves back in New York. Had to make a pit stop in Plattsburgh to try a "red hot"/"michigan"--a hot dog with chili, onions and mustard. Apparently this variation of a hot dog is a trend from NY to Michigan, which is unfortunate because they're delicious and I will be trying lots! 

We finally arrived at Cranberry Lake campground and the best campsite spot I've ever seen, right on the water with the sun setting over the lake. Go figure as we are setting up our tent the storm of the century came and pretty much blew our tent away...

On our way to Buffalo/Niagra, we stopped at another campsite, which made up for everything. We randomly found it last minute and it proved to be a little piece of paradise in Fair Heaven, NY on Lake Ontario.

When we did finally get to Buffalo we were greeted by friends of my family, which I had never met, and who were absolutely amazing! We went to a Polish festival, which just happened to be in town--what are the odds?

Then watched the sunset over Niagra Falls.

And of course, what would a trip to Buffalo be without trying Buffalo wings! Definitely the best, hands down.

And now, off to the Midwest!