Realizing that we were running out of time to get our winter vacation trip in, Audra and I decided to head to Niagara Falls for the weekend. After both working an overnight shift we slept for a few hours and managed to get on the road by 12:30. I was definitely impressed. Our first stop was a night in Rochester visiting friends and of course stuffing our bellies at Dinasaur Bar- B- Que. Always delicious. Although, it was funny when they said we are out of chicken, and steak, and... Almost thought we were going to be eating like a Brontosaurus (yes, I know they never existed) and not Tyrannosauruses, but fortunately they did have some meat available on the menu.
The highlight of the stop over in Rochester though was being able to see good friends, who I had not seen in way to long. They even added to the family.
Finally got to meet Liam who is now past his first birthday. Such a great little guy. So much fun getting to know him.
Then it was off to the Falls. Our first stop the American side. Before crossing the border into Canada.
looking at Canada
View of the American Falls.
We also decided to stop in and watch the IMAX film about Niagara. Apparently we were the only ones that thought this would be a good idea.
Then off to see if the Canadians would let us cross the border. : )
Seriously have some Vit D deficiency going on. We are both so very pale.
We stayed at the Embassy Suites which offers great views of the falls. Although the hotel was packed, didn't realize that it was spring break week for Canada. I was definitely surprised at the number of families.
View from our Hotel room. Definitely wasn't always this clear. Had a day of fog that you couldn't even see the falls. Being winter some of the usual tourist attractions- the "Maid of the Mist" and the "duck tour" ( don't think that is it's actual name) were not open. They did however have a "Journey Behind the Falls" that we decided to do. Um, yeah this is what behind the falls looks like in the winter.
Seriously, basically paid to ride an elevator. Have to wonder if this isn't some prank thought up by the employees of Niagara to make the winter days more interesting.
Such a fun trip though. It was great to see the falls with all the snow and ice. We gorged ourselves with yummy food, enjoyed a free glass of wine at Happy Hour in the hotel, ordered in On-Demand movies, slept in, swam in the pool and soaked in the hot tub.
Here's a few more photos from the trip. Another great winter vacation in the books.
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