Hiking and Eating Upstate in Cold Spring, NY

 

This past Saturday I headed upstate for some hiking with my friends. It was a gorgeous day, and the trail was beautiful...

 

 

One really cool part of the day was when we came across a stream and found that we could drink the water. It was so pure and refreshing! 

 

 

We collected some to take back home with us.

 

 

After our hike, we rewarded ourselves with some hearty eats in the village of Cold Spring...

 

 

Michelle and I had a Portobello Mushroom Sandwich from Cold Spring Depot. It was served on ciabatta bread with lettuce, tomato, and red onions. We asked for it without cheese. It came with a potato salad, but Michelle got a side of fries instead, and I got a side salad. Not bad, Cold Spring Depot! Not bad.

 

 

After dinner, before catching our train back to the city, we went into Go-Go Pops for some popsicles...

 

 

This cool spot offers juices, vegan bubble tea, gourmet vegan chocolates, and some vegan pops-some of them are even sugar-free/agave sweetened! In the cooler months, they offer soups, some of which are vegan. The owner mentioned that soon they will be serving some red lentil, coconut soup. Mmmmmmm.

 

The owner said the Green Fairie pop (aka The Puck) was really fantastic. She wasn't kidding! This flavor is made with avocado, kiwi, pineapple juice, coconut milk, agave nectar, and guar. It was deliciously fruity and creamy, with some nice crunch from the kiwi. As my non-vegan friend Shaliga said, " Wow, it's nice and creamy even though it doesn't have any dairy!". 

 

 

It was a nice treat to enjoy while waiting for the train, and a great way to cap off the day.

 

Till next time!

xo,

Ellie