August 2012 – Page 4 – There And Back Again

August 2: Photos of Niagara Falls

Highrise Buildings at Niagara Falls — Highrise Skyline at Niagara Falls

Maid of the Mist Boat and Rainbow at Niagara Falls — Maid of the Mist and Rainbow at Niagara Falls

August 2: New York to London

Mile 684 – London. No, we’re not at the Olympics, but in Ontario, Canada. Long day. We started at 8:20 AM, stopped at 9 PM. On the way we went through Ithaca and Interlaken, NY, where P.J. went to visit her Great Aunt Esther’s gravesite, her inspiration for this trip.

Onwards to Niagara Falls, Canadian side. I was there 40 years ago. I was appalled at the crass commercialism that has developed since then. Big hotel skyscrapers, $20 minimum parking fee, even if you just want to stop for 10 minutes (although 1 mile away parking is $5 or free). So P.J. and I dropped each other off and hovered in the car while we took turns taking pictures. That was enough. The natural phenomena is still impressive. Too bad we managed to deface it.

~ Posted by Arjan

Be sure to see P.J.’s photo galleries:

Niagara Falls
Lake View Cemetery, Interlaken, NY (Vintage Postcard blog)

August 1: Starting Out

The gardens at Hollyhock House B&B — Gardens at Hollyhock House B&B in the Berkshires

Mile 141 – Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Spent most of the day packing. Our departure time was 3:20 PM. Our first night, stayed at our favorite B&B in the Berkshires, the Hollyhock House.