Day 2 Exploring Rochester, NY

Woke up late Mon am (in fact we woke Isabella up at 10:15am).  Scott and I found it hard to believe how quiet Bill and Ellen’s neighborhood was even though we are in downtown Rochester and within walking distance of Lake Ontario and several restaraunts and stores.  We never heard a peep all night.    

Swans in Durand Lake

We took the day to explore the city.  Went to Durand Lake and saw a swan family- mom, dad and 3 babies.  Went to another part of the lake and saw a ton more swans- must have been 20 at least.  Ellen was telling me that they have to control the baby swan population so on the lake each family is only allowed one swan baby a season (putting oil on the other babies).  We stuck our feet in Lake Ontario and watched as a man got his sail board into the lake and him riding the waves, wind and catching some good air.  It was neat to watch.  Went on a nice walk at the Genessee River walkway.  Saw a deer about 50 ft ahead of us and then some turtles and more swans. 

Went to Cheeburger, Cheeburger for lunch.  Lexi got her picture taken and put up on the wall for being a kid who ate a ½ pound cheeseburger.  She was hesitant at first to leave her picture there but Scott convinced her and now whenever Bill and Ellen visit this favorite spot, they will be reminded of our visit.  It was a cool diner located on the river and we ate outside.  Scott later found the Saturday Night episode where Cheeburger, Cheeburger got its fame and the inference that no coke products would be sold.

Bill, Ellen and David Gray

We finished out our day enjoying some music at the Rochester Jazz Festival.  We saw the Eastman School of Music perform along with an art high school.  Both were amazing and it reminded me of Rockerfellow Square.  After we went to Dinosaur BBQ for dinner and had an incredible time and food with Bill, Ellen and David.