Hudson Highlights, Day 2

On my second day in Hudson, I woke up to a very sunny and warm morning.  I wanted to get a bit more exploring time in before the wedding that afternoon, but first, breakfast was in order.  It's the second B in B&B, after all, as as such, it shouldn't be forgotten.  (Not that I would ever forget it.  Who are you people who aren't hungry enough in the morning to eat breakfast???)

I sat down in the dining room, chatted with some fellow guests, and waited for whatever was emitting the heavenly smell that wafted in from the kitchen.

Barry, the innkeeper, soon emerged victoriously and presented me with a plate of his famous waffles with blueberry syrup.
These were fantastic:  light, fluffy, and full of robust flavor, which, if my taste buds were to be trusted, involved some lemon zest and buttermilk.  Much better than your run-of-the-mill continental breakfast. 

After fortifying myself on these and lots of coffee, I set out through Hudson again. 

While checking out the town map the day before, I had noticed that there was a lake on the outskirts of town, so I set off in that direction. After about a 20 minute walk, I could see the water peeking through the trees.

After circling the lake, I came to a quiet spot that would have been the perfect place to sit down and dig into a good book or a picnic.  Must plan ahead better next time.

I did sit for a while and enjoy the view, but eventually I made my way back to town.  After checking out the local farmers' market and some shops, it was time for lunch, and I decided to try out Tanzy's. I had noticed this cute little cafe and teashop during my explorations the night before, and it seemed like the perfect spot to grab a light bite.  You enter through the shop section, which boasts a tempting pastry counter, and then find a seat in a cheerful room reminiscent of an old farmhouse kitchen.

Tanzy's is run by two sisters, and the friendly family feeling is obvious as soon as you walk in the door.  My waitress greeted me and led me to a table like I was a long lost cousin and immediately offered to get me a glass of blueberry lemonade.  How could I refuse?

As for my lunch, I went with the Turkey Pesto Melt, with American cheese on a foccacia roll.

It may not look like much, but the pesto and the herbs in the focaccia roll injected some excitement into the turkey and made for a very satisfying sandwich.  As I ate, I chatted with the waitresses and listened as another couple asked them for recommendations about local berry-picking places.  Not only did they offer the recommendation, but they also called the farm personally to make sure that they were open. To say that the service is excellent here is a bit of an understatement.

Before long, it was time to return to the B&B to get ready for the wedding.  All of the waitresses bid me farewell and gave me well wishes for the wedding.  I left feeling as if I had just left a family gathering, with people that I had known for years.  If you're ever in Hudson, give Tanzy's a try.  Although I just wanted a light lunch, their breakfast specials sounded amazing too, and they also serve afternoon tea.  And it's worth it for the friendliness alone.  You'll leave in a better mood, I promise.

I spent the rest of the afternoon and evening at the wedding, which was as beautiful and romantic an event as I had ever been to.  I left most of the photo-taking to the professional photographer who was there, but I did snap this picture of the setting at twilight.  As you can see, it was a rather magical place and a rather magical night.

Sadly, the spell had to be broken the next day, by the fact that I had to catch the train back to the city.  That, or by the massive headache that greeted me upon waking up.

I'm blaming it on all the fresh country air and my allergies.

It couldn't possibly have been everything on offer at the open bar.

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