FOTO FRIDAY - 5/31/13

Dear Family and Friends,

In 2003 Chuck and I took a 3 week scooter trip into Canada. Our scooters were Aprilia Scarabeos 150cc.

Needless to say we took the back roads.

Here is a photo of our scooters with Mt. Ranier in the background.

During this trip we camped out for a third of the time, stayed with family and friends a third of the time and slept in motels a third of the time.

Love,
Nancy

Niagara Falls

Dear Family and Friends,

One of the sights that Matt wanted to include in his vacation was a trip to Niagara Falls.

We went to the Canadian side of the falls which are located about 45 minutes from Toronto.

Here is a picture of the American Falls from the Canadian side.

Here is a picture of the Canadian Falls.  The Canadian Falls are horseshoe shaped but the mist was so much that it was hard to tell.

Another view of the American Falls

The Canadian Falls.

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The Canadian Falls and a local resident.

Chuck enjoying the falls.

Maid of the Mist boat.  These boats take you right to the base of both of the falls.

Matt, waiting to load on the Maid of the Mist.

We had a great time at the falls.  Matt especially enjoyed this part of the trip.  The weather was overcast, but it was beautiful just the same.

The next day we flew from Toronto to Seattle.

Matt's vacation is over for this year.  Now he has to decide where to spend his vacation next year.  Such a big decision.

Love,
Nancy

FOTO FRIDAY - 5/24/13

Dear Family and Friends,

This photo, taken in 2007, is from a flea market in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

I miss flea markets.

Love,
Nancy

Toronto Canada

Dear Family and Friends,

We spent a few days in Toronto before heading flying back home.  This included a trip to Niagara Falls.

First, I will share a few pictures from Toronto.

Here is a bronze statue outside the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Tim Hortons is a wonderful pastry and coffee house.  They are located all over Canada.  If you make a visit to Canada and do not see one, you had your eyes closed.

Probably the oldest department store in the western hemisphere.  The Hudson Bay Company has been around since 1670.  Today the department store is known as "The Bay."  While in Toronto we heard that the company has been purchased by Target.

Here is Matt hugging up to a Canadian Moose.

 A trip to Toronto must include a trip to the top of the CN Tower.

 View of Lake Ontario from the top.

 View of the city of Toronto from the top.

These folks are standing and laying on a glass floor at the top of the tower.  Chuck and Matt did it, but not me!!

Saturday I will share about our trip to Niagara Falls.

Love,
Nancy

FOTO FRIDAY - 5/17/13

Dear Family and Friends,

This photo was taken in the Palouse country.  (Eastern Washington and Northwestern Idaho) which is rolling hill wheat country.  Chuck and I took many scooter trips to this area in the spring and fall.

Another picture from this part of the country is this round barn.  It is located near the border of Idaho and Washington just outside of Moscow, Idaho.

Love,
Nancy