"There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's going to be a butterfly." ~ R. Buckminster Fuller

As promised, here is Part II of our recent trip to Niagara Falls. In addition to the falls there are a number of other attractions in the area, so we took advantage of The Butterfly Conservatory. Much like our trip to a similar spot in Key West this past winter, we felt like we were walking into a Disney movie. It is really an incredible experience. Enjoy!

All trembling, I reached the Falls of Niagara, and oh, what a scene!" ~ John James Audubon

Well, I skipped blogging last week! On purpose! We were headed out of town for third time in two weeks, having been on the road to Saratoga, Vermont and then the Canadian Niagara Falls. I just decided to skip it. 

I know that I had promised updates on my studio, and I promise that it is coming, but I simply must share photos from our Niagara trip. We met up with good friends from Florida who are residents of London, Ontario. Rendezvousing at Niagara Falls was a nearly equidistant spot for all of us.

I had not been to the falls since I was a kid, and felt like a kid all over again! While I am sure that I was struck by the majesty and power years ago, it was quite something to experience as an adult. 

We played tourist, ate incredible food, and had a wonderful time with wonderful friends.

I had so many pictures to choose from, that I have decided to break our visit into two posts. Up today are photos from the falls and from the fall's gorge. There are a lot of them, but I just couldn't leave any of these out. Next week I will bring you our trip to the Butterfly Conservatory - also a lot of photos! All of our excursions were though the Niagara Parks Welcome Center. 

So many thanks to our friends Chris and Chip for taking the lead on every step of our time together.  We ate incredibly, laughed long and loud, and felt like kids again!

 The walk through the gorge was incredible. The power of the water reminded me very much of the power of the ocean.

Up close and personal!