We headed out of Niagara Falls early with a long day of driving ahead. As soon as we crossed the bridge to the US we were distracted by our first diversion… one last look at the falls, this time from the American side.
It was a great, different perspective. Rising sun + mist is the perfect recipe for an amazing rainbow and we couldn’t have asked for better. A truly magnificent experience to finish our time in Niagara! 🤩
The American falls were stunning up close. They’re so much smaller, and the river above is calmer – more like a little creek. Both Canada and America have done a a lovely job of making the falls accessible and safe for everyone to enjoy.
There lots of wildlife around the falls. Step away from the edge, and you can hear the birds singing and watch the squirrels playing. Our guide had joked that ‘if you’re a squirrel, every day is like your first day as a squirrel’ and he was right! They just seem to approach everything with happy energy… we all need a lot more squirrel in us!!!
We paused for a great coffee in Rochester, and then headed along the highway. Signs for Seneca Falls and the ‘Women’s Rights National Historical Park’ drew us in to grab lunch in the local diner. Highly recommend the grilled sandwiches pickle at the Downtown Deli!
it also turned out to be a fascinating historical diversion. Seneca Falls was the home of the first women’s rights convention in 1848 ‘to discuss the social, civil, and religious conditions and rights of women’. The convention was organised by female quakers along with Elizabeth Candy Stanton. The Declaration of Sentiments was the output of the convention and was considered the most important factor in spreading the news of the women’s rights movement.
We arrived in Albany to a warm sunny afternoon. We’re staying in the historical district with houses built in the mid-1800s that have been carefully preserved. The local residents are clearly proud of the heritage and the beautiful spot they enjoy.
George Washington park was across the road and perfect for an afternoon run. It’s the oldest park in Albany, and host to the Albany Tulipfest in May. There are so many tulips ready to bloom, and with the current warm weather it feels like they’re just around the corner!
Tomorrow we head to Boston. It’s a big and exciting day!!!
Love M and theGrady
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