Niagra Falls and onward

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July 25, started with our waking at 1:30 AM and driving to Calgary to fly at 6:00AM. That made a long day and sleep eludes me on the plane, or nearly so. The flight was smooth and uneventful. The car rental and driving out of Toronto went quite smoothly. We arrived at Niagra Falls about 2:30 PM (12:30 home time). After finding our room, we walked to the falls and took our Maid of the Mist boat trip. That was well worth the $14 tickets. See pictures. Tonight we’ll enjoy the lighted falls and a little more people watching on the ‘carnival-like’ streets.

Our sleep last night was fabulous. We were soooooo tired but also walked many miles in Niagra Falls. Our pictures are numerous, and a few are exceptional. I'll try to ada few tonight.

Today we drove to Palmyra, NY. We rented a nice Ford Taurus that runs really well and carries us comfortably. Air-conditioning is very important as the heat and humidy of this area right now is difficult. Here we visited the Hill Cumorah and several of the church history sites. We took our time in the sacred grove and felt the quiet peace as we lingered there. It is indeed a sacred spot and one can feel the spirit there. One of the choicest stops was the Grandin Print shop where the Book of Mormon was printed. I was personally so impressed with the quality of the first editions of that book in 1830.

Again tonight we are very tired. It is 10:35. I'm going to try to add a few good pictures.

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Photos

Blue Raincoats
Prior to Maid of the Mist boat tour

ROSE HAIR SOAKED
After the boat trip into the mist of the big Canadian side falls

Maid of the Mist Boats
Move up close under the falls.

From the Big Falls
Looking back down-river.

Niagra Skyline
From the boat

USA side Horseshoe Falls
From the boat

Don
A beautiful area, cute guy!

Niagra Street
Carnival atmosphere!

Comments

[Tracy]

Great night photo of the falls!
Your pictures are reminding me of our visit to Niagara Falls. Good memories!