We made it to Pittsford, NY, just outside Rochester, to reunite with our dear friends, the McCarthys on Thursday, June 25. Anita and the kids then joined us for our trip to Niagara Falls on Friday...Niagara Falls: the falls themselves are magnificent. Truly spectacular. We took a ride on the Maid of the Mist and got drenched. The water cascading over the falls was just mesmerizing. The boat ride was worthwhile and we were glad to be in the river, seeing the falls from that vantage point.
The town is another matter. There is such a contrast between the natural beauty of the falls and the tacky tourist trap town. The people-watching was interesting. There were tourists from all over the world and we heard many different languages being spoken as we walked down the street. As we pulled into the downtown area, I saw a big sign made of red lights that read, "GUINNESS." I thought, "Wow, there must be a nice Irish pub right there. This looks like a cool town." Awhile later, we walked up the street, past the sign, and realized it was the sign for the Guinness World Record Museum. We didn't go in, so I can't tell you anything else about that. I was fascinated, if not dismayed, by the juxtaposition of the natural wonder of the falls and the commercialization that has built up around them.
We had so much fun with the McCarthys. It's clear that the hard part of this trip (no surprise here) is the time in the car. But, as soon as we join our friends or family, the hardship of the car ride is forgotten, and we're grateful for the time we're spending together.
Here's Hannah's video:
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