After being at Cornell for a whole year, this past weekend was my first time visiting the Ithaca Farmers Market. The walk there was a journey on its own. I got to see the different styles of houses in Ithaca and how each of them seems to have their own personality. Having grown up in a city, the market was not what I had expected. I envisioned small fruits, vegetables, and food stands, but what I actually saw and experienced was a whole different thing. Behind some trees and a lake there is a path to the market that is located in a beautiful wooden structure. What surprised me about the market was the variety of food stands they had, which represented many cuisines. Also as an occasional painter and arts-and-crafts fanatic, I enjoyed seeing the art creations of other people. I bought a hand-made picture frame that showcases the hard work and unique style of the artist. Now I see why it is considered the second best farmers market.
Your comment of looking at the different styles of houses in Ithaca reminded me of how when I went me and the people who I was with were talking about the different types of houses and on which ones we liked more.
Also, it’s really cool how the Farmer’s Market gave you an opportunity to support local artists. Since if you hadn’t gone you may have just bought one from Target.
I’m also from a large city and have never been to the Ithaca Farmers MArket. It is nice to get the perspective of someone who is also from an urban area. Maybe next semester I will make the trek to attend