The town of Corning is south west of Ithica. Home of famous pyrex and corning glass. The museum is wonderfully interactive with many demonstrations going on all day. We spent seven hours there and still felt like we needed more time. There is a section showing the history of glass and some modern art works. Some of the pieces were astounding. We learnt how Cameo glass is made and the difference between regular and lead crystal glass. Mike got involved with breaking glass – he loved that. We saw artists blowing glass and using flames to make figurines.(pic) The boys decided to do some sandblasting so they chose glasses, created their designs and watched the sandblasting.(pic) I know there will be many tears when those glasses get broken.
We returned home via the Buttermilk(pic) and Treman waterfalls. Both have swimming holes below them but one can only swim there during lifeguard hours. We will go there tomorrow morning.
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