I Don't Think We're in Brooklyn Any More

After packing up shop in Brooklyn, road trip USA had officially begun. Well, that makes it seem like the grueling 15 hour moving day, which rolled over to the next two days, was a breeze. No, it wasn't and yes, a few emotional breakdowns occurred.

With that being said, the fun also began! After departing Long Island, the Subaru was ready for the first leg of the trip--north. We arrived in the town of New Lisbon in upstate NY to celebrate fireworks and the 4th of July. The area consists of farms, trees, cows and, well that's about it. But there was a very delightful lake at which extreme kayaking took place. When I say "extreme" I mean I paddled across the lake and back while shouting "and left, and right, and left, and right!" So, just kayaking then.

The fireworks later that night were a not an over the top production, but my post-4th of July feast stomach was...ulllll :/

Ah, but today was a new day! Cooperstown was on the agenda. It's an awfully quaint town with the baseball hall of fame. Even though I am not a crazy baseball fan, 'twas quite the experience.

After a 3 hour stroll through the museum, it was time to grub. Since the longevity of the trip depends on scrappiness and wise budgeting, a massive sandwich from the Deli Depot was a steal. The sammie paired with the ambience of lake front picnic benches was truly one of the nicest lunches I've had for under $10. 

The highlight of the evening, however, was the killer ice cream sunday. Rolling up to an all-in-one laundromat/car wash/ice cream parlor, with senior citizens occupying all of the benches in front, I had my doubts. But the place was a real gem and the ice cream phenom!

Nothing could end a perfect day better than a perfect sunset photo...well maybe this magical photo sans wedgie. Nuff' said.