We left Ohio thinking this would be our shortest trip yet, only 269 miles. With roadwork and toll booths it actually took just as long if not longer than some of the other legs. To date we have paid almost $50 in tolls and we have several toll roads tomorrow.
We're staying at a KOA, which is really nice. We got into camp around 3:15 p.m. and decided to go check out Niagara Falls with the thought of finishing today. We ended up staying there until 10:20 because, much to our surprise, Wednesday nights there are fireworks over the falls. God is so good!!
Words cannot describe Niagara Falls. The power of the 675,000 gallons of water per second crashing down on rocks below is amazing. To see this part of God's creation is very confirming of His power and might.
We saw a family taking a picture so Dave offered to take it so they could all be in the photo. He then asked if they would be in our family photo (see above photo). They were quite accomodating and very friendly. They were visiting NY from Texas.
The first thing we did was go on the "Maid of the Mist". This was a boat that went quite close to the falls. They handed out rain ponchos which I'm sure kept us drier than we would have gotten, but our shoes were saturated by the end of the trip. It was an awesome experience.
Midway in our time at the Falls, we decided to have a snack. Six pretzels and waters came to $37.50. The water bottles had a beautiful picture of Niagara Falls, which will be our souvenirs, and was bottled in guess where........California! Needless to say, we opted to wait for dinner until we were back at the trailer. We then went to an IMAX film about legends of the falls. Michael, true to form, was asleep within the first minute of the presentation. When the film was over, he said, "Well, I missed another one."
Today, we went to the Niagara aquarium. There was saw many salt water creatures, from harbor seals to sharks to flounder, turtles, frogs, crab, etc. There must have been at least seven different groups of children on field trips there while we were there. We had to keep a good watch on Joseph and Michael for fear someone else would herd them with their group. After the aquarium, we walked across a bridge to the Niagara Discovery Center. On the top of the bridge, which went over a road, Courtney started waving at the cars going under. It wasn't long before the boys joined her and they would get very excited when the people would wave back, flash their lights, or honk. I think for the kids, this free entertainment was more exciting than any of the things we paid big bucks for.
Well, on to another Jellystone Park, this time in Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
6 comments:
Thanks so much for this blog. Its such a treat to log on and live vicariously through you guys (and girls!) We miss you all...
Sounds like more then a road trip. Great memories for both parents and children. It looks like you are being blessed along every step of the way. Miss you. Dogs are doing good, hope I am not spoiling them too much.
Stay safe and enjoy every minute
Great descriptions of the Falls and the trip in general. I am driving up to Seattle on my own road trip in the next couple of hours to join the family for a week, so I won't be able to post for a little while. Right now, I can only imagine that my (much shorter) road trip will be as fun, introspective, opportunistic, and educational as your trip has been so far.
Have fun, y'all! And thank you each for sharing.
Dave - After Sunday worship, I was thinking about your family and trip (Paul had mentioned it) and found your blog. I have many memories of a similar trip I took as a teenager with my family, kudos to both of you for giving your kids the chance to experience something like this. I'm so charged up by your trip I was looking on Craigslist for trailers ! Jiminy !
dont fall in didnt i tell you to be safe girl you never listen
What annie said. ;}
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