Turn off highways and watch what happens.
Pretty sure you can still take Rt 13 and Rt 20 most of the way. Going through each town and hitting lights will add some time, sure, but we’re talking an hour, maybe 90 minutes. Odysseus has no excuse.
I did it by accident. It was interesting.
20 goes coast to coast still i think
Almost like he shouldn’t have pissed off Poseidon…
Took a quick detour for a garbage plate i see
It was back in the days before cars
Also probably not in New York
Probably? Do you have proof it wasn’t?
New Amsterdam?
That was the whole point, wasn’t it?
Don’t eat the lotuses in Schenectady.
It’s a “fast food” version of the Odyssey compared to the original Michelin-starred meal.
Ohio’s is 35 mins
I noticed when he finally stepped back on his land again, he brought milk, because he told Telemachus back then that he was stepping out to get some milk. /s
As I probably will never see either: are any of the places on the map, especially itaka and troy (us) worth a visit?
I went to school in the fingerlakes. I like Ithaca a lot. Its this town sitting on top of a mountain surrounded by other mountains. It feels serene and surreal to be there. I think the food is good and the locals really seem to care about their town. Idk about Troy. Most people who live there don’t seem to love it when you ask them about it, but my fav video game shops is there. It’s really small, but the town itself is cute. If you’re ever going to the area as a tourist, id recommend the fingerlakes wine trail. Angry Orchard hard cider is also produced around there. The wine trail is most popular in the fall and its so worth it. My favorite winery is Montezuma and their tasting comes with a wine glass! (And they make fudge and its soooo good). Summer time all the creamerys open and the fun ice cream flavors and wines slushes are such a treat. If I ever have money, I’d love to buy a home in Skaneateles off of the water and just live the rest of my days in peace.
Long story short, I like the area so much id say its worth a visit.
I’ve been through booth, Overall nothing I’d ever plan a trip specifically for, but everyone has their own interests.
Ithaca - the town itself; no. There’s a lot of cool hiking trails, and some water falls/scenic views nearby if you’re into that. Cornell University is also there, if you like exploring old architecture there’s some neat buildings.
Troy also no, unless you want to visit a town that looks like it hasn’t changed since 1980. It is right next to Albany, the state capitol, so there’s that.
If you don’t get much fall foliage that drive can be majestic in autumn. Otherwise maybe
Neither are well known enough that I, a resident of Texas, knows anything remarkable about them. I’ve heard if Ithaca New York, never heard of Troy.
There are things to do and see in any city or town in America, but I expect that kind of travel is an aquired taste.
(By comparison: the small towns around my city boast things like: peanut festival, strawberry festival, highland games. I expect you could find similar events in Ithaca or Troy, but you would need to enjoy that kind of ‘state fair’ atmosphere. These are things I would drive an hour for but wouldn’t travel out of state unless I was there incedentally already)
I grew up in that area as a kid.
Troy is part of the Tri-city Area of Albany/ Schenectady/ Troy, so it is really part of the State Capital. If you are into state capitals, which generally have a mild historical interest, then there you are.
Ithaca is just another small central NY city. Central NY is one of the most beautiful parts of America to drive through, with old stone houses and rock walls dividing farm fields. It’s not really known for some big historical event or location, it’s just one of those old historical areas where you hit the antique stores, and have meals at quaint little cafes, and stay at a B&B somewhere.
So, delightful for “getting away” and being somewhere pretty? Sounds wonderful.
Yeah, it’s a nice region, if you aren’t expecting wild Disney like stuff. Lots of history, antiques, scenery, quaintness. Its a great romantic couples weekend trip, you’ll get some something-something.
Ithaca is sort of a charming college town, a lot of art/nature/hippy vibes. If you had to be in central ny for some reason it wouldn’t be a bad place to spend some time. I would not make a special trip for it tho.
Rome and Syracuse causally chilling in there…
Reminds me of this
Ok I’ll throw in mine too, SHERP!
This is actually the correct answer. The journey to and within Mordor would be nothing for a SHERP!!
“Sam, you’re breaking the car!”
When I see a rally car, I see a Lancer careening through a missed curve at high speed and flying off into the forest only to get wraped around several innocent trees.
I am going to downboat you because I’m a Subaru fan not because you are incorrect in your choice of vehicle.
(I actually upboated you)
When I first saw Subaru impresa back in 1998 I was a child, but I could see how special the car was. In fact, during late 90s and 2000s we had some very special cars coming out of rally.
Most movies would end faster if the main character was driving a Lancer.
- Little Miss Sunshine
- Driving Mrs. Daisy
- The Brave Little Toaster
- Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
- Homeward Bound
- Speed…
The exorcist would be a VERY different movie though…
The new testament
Lol. Reminds me of Moses wondering the desert for 40 years to go like 400 miles.
I don’t know not sure there is usable road? And this isn’t quiet the nazgul would be waiting for them and an ambush would be easy to set up.
One does not simply drive into Mordor…oh hell you have an Evo? Go on you’re good
Idk, maybe one of those Dakar cars could take gnarlier shortcuts
The Odyssey happened a long time ago. Before Google Maps. Those were the MapQuest days so things weren’t so accurate and they probably got lost
Also taking a boat overland takes forever, they don’t sail well on land
Troy was under flash flood warning yesterday, so I probably should have had a boat. It was very wet.
You’d need to print them out for reference on the journey.
Look at Mr. Moneybags with a printer.
My parents would make me copy down directions by hand.
and even then it was early MapQuest days and I’m sure Odysseus “knew a shortcut”.
Only the best navigators could hold the map quest printout up at dashboard height with one hand and simultaneously watch the road signs, the road, and the turn by turn instructions simultaneously. Many failed and simply drove off the face of the earth.
Oh God that anxiety when the printed directions tell you to turn right in 3.5 miles, and you feel like you’ve gone about 5 but you’re not sure, and maybe that slight split in the road counted as a right turn, and now you should be moving on to the next step but you’re not quite sure…
I used to have to do food deliveries in a van this way. Just thinking about this still elevates my heart rate.
Were they stupid?
No, they were just drawing it out for the Odysseus Cinematic Universe.
They took a boat, clearly a detour
They used Bing maps.
That explains it. No direct water route. The Erie canal hadn’t been dug yet.
