Niagara Falls, Paul’s hometown, is a frequent stop on our
travels. This Wonder of the World is
spectacular to see every time, the sound of the water and the rising mist create a magnetic pull to the water’s edge. There are so many ways to view the Falls. The deck of the Maid of the Mist is
guaranteed to be wet. As the boat approaches the bottom of the Falls and you
feel the cool spray. We enjoy the view
from Canada for a panoramic view of the American and Horseshoe Falls. Then at night there are the colored
lights!
Welland Canal connects Lake Erie and Lake Ontario
circumventing the Falls for ship traffic between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake
Superior. The vessels primarily
transport grain, coal and iron ore. It
was fun to watch the ships inch into the canal riding high above our heads with
only inches to spare on each side. The gates close, the water is pumped out and the ship lowers with the water level. When lake level is reached gates on the other
end open and the ship continues to its destination. There are currently eight locks to span the
canal.
We also look forward to visits with Betsy’s family in Amherst and
Hamburg when in the area. Travel tales are shared and we
catch up on where all the cousins and their children are these days.
It’s always fun to go home!
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