fa-ra-ra ra-ra

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on a jaunt through the Finger Lakes, then off to Brattleboro followed by a stop at Boston. apparently, we love the snow.

then a visit to Abu on the way home, of course.

christmas was pleasant, barely a sole around, we've been occupying ourselves by skating, skiing and scavenging for food.

those of you familiar with the classic "A Christmas Story", will appreciate the fact that xmas dinner was of the asian sort, sans duck.

holiday cheers,
kathryn

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Photos

Yama-gobo, anyone?
we held off on the "Ithaca" and "Cayuga" specials and went straight for the edamame and handrolls...

korean sushi...
but we'd take it! the chef rushed around whipping up our order. we weren't the only ones in there...

friendly folk
life is just different up here in Ithaca. xmas day, the parks were welcoming, lots open, trails open, weather advisories, and waterfalls flowing...

darling, you look gorgeous.
they're a dime a dozen up here - but i am far from becoming jaded by or ungrateful of their beauty. as the cows in Alfred, i'll love each one.

look, ma!
the smile was one of relief - what you can't see is that i was standing on an island of stability: a grassy patch discovered halfway down the slope.