Paul was able to pick up a battery at the local walmart. We just put it in Bella's basement because by the time he got back from walmart the old battery had enough of a charge that it started. And we were on our way. We drove as far as Albany then stopped outside of Albany to use the bathroom and get another cup of coffee. Unfortunately the battery wouldn't turn over again so Paul had to change the batteries out in the parking lot of the service plaza. On our way once again. About 11:30 we stopped near Herkimer at the service plaza there for gasoline. Unfortunately the gas pumps were all shut down and the service station kiosk was vacant so there was no gas to be had. By that time Paul noticed that the oil pressure seemed to be running a little low. About 20 minutes later we were able to find an exit and get off the Thruway at Westmoreland where we gassed up and got oil. It's been raining for most of the trip.
At 2:00 we got to Geneva to pick up the rental car that Paul will need for Monday (work). Jan drove the rental car and Paul drove Bella. We were at our campsite at Keuka Lake State Park at about 3:30. After setting up and a short cat nap we decided to go out and drive around countryside to see what it is like. Keuka lake is a long skinny lake surrounded by summer homes that line the lake. Hammondsport at the southern end is a very cute little town. Keuka is a little large for kayaking on. At least for our kayak . But we drove past Keuka lake and found Waneta and Lamont Lakes which will be the perfect place to kayak on Saturday or Sunday.
We ended up doing a whole excursion around Keuka and it got to be dinner time so we found Timmy G's in Penn Yan where we enjoyed some good BBQ ribs and prime rib with a bottle of Eclipse red wine from Heron Hill winery. Downtown Penn Yan reminded us of Northampton architecturally but it was pretty quiet on a rainy Thursday night. During the high summer season it must be pretty busy., though.
Time for bed...
Glad Bella made it!
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