today is a travel day... 256 miles from palmyra to cleveland which is about 23 miles west of kirtland, tomorrow's agenda.
the trip should have taken a little over 4 hours, but seeing a sign along I90 stating that niagra falls was only 26 miles away, i decided to take a little detour to take in the view... great decision, all i could think about was, where is all this water coming from!!! i cannot imagine why anyone would try to go over the falls in a barrel, but they do, on the canada side of the river they have a graveyard for those who don't live through it.... true story. love this trip.
random things:
1. the temperatures have been in the low to mid 80's, moderate humidity and unbelieveably pleasant.
2. i have put over 1200 miles on karen's car in 4 days
3. yes, every tourist at niagra falls has a camera and they all want their picture taken.
4. jacobs field is outstanding... these new parks are beautiful... still get goose bumps when first walking through the tunnel and seeing the green grass and perfect symetry of a baseball diamond.
5. huge thanks to jeff and naomi for setting me up along the way in the family of marriott hotels. tonight and tomorrow i'll be at the ritz carlton in cleveland, regular marriott in chicago and then fairfield inn outside nauvoo... get to have a clean room to return to every night, the employee discount is much appreciated.
6. yes, i would do this trip again... i'm surprized i really haven't minded going solo, probably good theropy for me. i get out early, listen to sport talk radio in each city, talk to folks all over the country on the new blue tooth system, etc.... i have been the only person at most of the historical sites so the sr. missionaries are thrilled to have someone to talk to, give me my own personal tours, answer all my questions etc. we'll see how it goes from here but so far it's been great. next time however, karen your in...
pictures are of the hill cumorah visitors center, niagra falls and then cleveland... enjoy!!
6 comments:
This is so fun. We are all vicariously enjoying your experience. I seriously can't wit to check your blog every night and see your day's adventure and your insight. They have been very special. You might not need to go back to shoes, you could just write. Maybe you should become a travel writer, places to go, see and do! Keep them coming!!! Katie
Great Pictures. That baseball field looks incredible. Keep the blogs comming. I'm looking forward to them each day. -Ryan
Dad, i can see your photographic eye getting better and better each day. those niagra falls pictures are incredible. i wonder why your blog doesn't say, britt next time you, lily and stella are in. glad you are having so much fun, and staying in nice hotels.
I'm glad the trip is everything you expected and more. The falls looked beautiful. You will find this hard to believe but the kids all looked at the hot dog pic and wondered why you photographed a hot dog. I was the only one who picked up on the orioles written in mustard. Good to know I'm at least half there sometimes. weather here 89 and no humidity. A beautiful day in God's country!
That is hilarious about the Orioles in mustard. I must say, I did not notice it either and had to go back and check to make sure Karen wasn't hallucinating. But lo and behold, there it was - Orioles in mustard. Glad to see Ron is still using his creativity even in retirement!
Love the blog and the pictures, Ron. It's so fun that I was just there last year so recognize many of the pictures you are sending. It was a great trip. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
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