Two Days in Niagara Falls

Richard and I hadn't been to Niagara Falls in a long, long time.  Since we were in the area, we decided it was time for another visit.  Both of us really enjoy waterfalls and it was time to ride the Maid of the Mist!



Maid of Mist Below Falls

Niagara Falls

We received a 5 hour ride from a club member, Joanne MacPeek, from Haliburton, Canada to Buffalo, New York. Joanne spent most of her adult life here and was a teacher in the local Catholic schools.  She showed us around Buffalo and we were impressed by the beautiful waterfront area.  We enjoyed lunch with her at the Marriott and then she dropped us off at the airport so that we could pick up our rental car. 


Rapids Above Falls



Maid of Mist Below Elevator Tower




On the Maid of the Mist

The Blue Man

Maid of Mist Under Falls

A short time later we checked into our hotel and went down to the falls.  Luckily it was a beautiful late afternoon so we decided it was time for the Maid of the Mist.  We paid our admission and donned our raincoats.  Oh, it was glorious seeing those falls and feeling the spray hit us!  Of course, Richard took lots of pictures.


Whirl Pool Rapids Along Niagara Gorge Rim Trail

The next day we hiked the Niagara Gorge Rim Trail and then  toured of Old Fort Niagara.  It was well worth the trip.  The tour was excellent and there were lots of soldiers playing the part.  We certainly refreshed our school learning of the War of 1812 and enjoyed the firing of the muskets and history of the place.

Swirling Whirl Pool



Old Fort Niagara - Western Bank of Lake Ontario 

British Infantry Solider

 



British Artillery Solider