We were all anxious about the weather reports, but having been a veteran of New York State weather, I wasn't very concerned, although I was working on a, 'worst case scenario'.
We checked out of the hotel and the two buses proceeded to Rochester to visit the Susan B. Anthony House and Mount Hope Cemetery where we would lay a wreath at the graves of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass.
The first bus visited the home while the second visited the cemetery and then we reversed the visits.
Paula Savage of the Greater Rochester Visitor Association, Inc. was particularly generous by offering not only goodies including three 'coffee table' books about Rochester , but the services of Dr. Anderson, an expert on Frederick Douglass who was to accompany each bus to Mr. Douglass' grave. Her colleague met us at the house to present these.
The wreaths were beautiful and the colors were chosen in honor of Women's Suffrage, and Rosemont's school colors of blue and gold. We decided on silk rather than fresh to withstand the cold weather.
The docents at the Susan B. Anthony House were extremely gracious and informative. Their gift shop is superb.
Joan Hunt of the Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery guided us around to the Anthony family plot, it was also near the graves of Bausch and Lomb, but you needed glasses or contacts to see it!
We then traveled to Victor for our lunch at the Eastview Mall. We were greeted by Ms. Schmitt, from the Finger Lakes Region who gave us cookies in the shape of New York State and had our location indicated on the icing! New York apples were also available. The manager of Tom Wahl's also met us and gave the group 2 for 1 cheeseburger coupons. (I received an official Tom Wahl's cap.) His staff were friendly and efficient. The hospitality was outstanding! I should also tell you that the burgers and rootbeer were great!
Then onto Seneca Falls for a National Park Ranger-led walking tour of the Women's Rights National Park. There was an hysterical film on women's rights at the visitors' center. We had a glimpse of the Cayuga and Seneca Canal, which is an off-shoot of the Erie Canal. (I wasn't able to take photos because Larry, my bus driver, and I had to get some water for the group.)
The on to Beck's Grove Dinner Theatre near Rome, NY. We were given private performance of their Songs of the Erie Canal. Each time I looked over at Mr. C-C during the show, she was scribbling notes on her placemat! There was a great deal of information woven into the show.
After that, we ended our day at the Hotel Utica. Everyone loved it! They had cookies and punch for us upon our arrival. Many famous people had stayed at the hotel during its colorful history. It has been restored beautifully and the staff was wonderful!
It started to sleet as we unloaded our luggage!
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