We’ve had a great week away. It started off by doing a couple of university tours for our daughter. The tradition of saying “we’re the best ever!” is still alive and well though the young gentleman at Cornell was funny and probably answered the most honest I’ve heard on any tour. While our daughter went back home with her mother, my husband and I headed to Niagara Falls, Ontario for a long weekend. A break was definitely needed!
The weather was just gorgeous though it was quite cold on the Sunday, particularly with the wind. It was lovely to get out in fresh air and do a lot of walking. We also went to Bird Kingdom which was fascinating. The birds fly around free in the aviaries with trees, waterfalls, etc to keep them happy. I liked it because if any human bugs them they can get away. We went to a greenhouse floral show but for the life of me I can’t remember what it was called.
I wanted to share with you some of the photos I took on our trip.
Given the gorgeous weather the rainbows were out in force. Just incredible.
Here are some videos of the falls. The power of the falls is so mesmerising.
This video is behind the falls in one of the two portals.
Bird Kingdom didn’t just have birds, there were reptiles and tortoises. I have to say this guy could hustle faster than I thought they could. Headed right for us.
I just love birds and all the colours they come in. It’s remarkable how varied and bright they can be.
I was surprised how many there were pure white. Against the backdrop they were beautiful.
The greenhouse didn’t have as many flowers as I had hoped because they were redoing a significant portion of the greenhouses.
We had a wonderful time recharging our batteries and spending time together. I loved how friendly everyone was across the border. It made for a great experience.
Really great photos, Virginia. Lovely area.
Thank you! I was a major shutterbug this weekend. 🙂
Ooh fantastic photos and memories of a wonderful trip for you all!
Thank you! It’s a place that’s hard to get bad photos. 😊
Gorgeous photos and the videos were fun! I’ve always wanted to go but it is so way out of my neighborhood! And there are so many places I’d like to see up in the Northeast (not to mention, do a little family history sleuthing!) that I think I’m going to just have to figure out how to go up for the summer one year. I can help but think of what those falls must have looked like 300 years ago!
It’s a fascinating spot. It used to erode 10 feet a year but now that they manage the water flow it takes a few decades to go 10 feet. I didn’t realise you were into family history as well. It’s so addictive!
Oh gosh, yes I am and yes it is! We just got DNA back for my Dad, and it’s so exciting, although we didn’t have the “magic” type of break though I was hoping for, there are a few hints! A lot of his paternal line is Scottish and English.
I did the DNA last autumn. I found a few cousins with matching so it’s been a success so far. Very interesting. I’ve been doing it for about 20 years and am in the process of trying to organise it all.
Oh my gosh, me too!! The problem is I go in spurts…
Sometimes that’s all we can do. Darn life gets in the way. 🤣