Messner Family Vacation-Part 2-Niagara Falls

We stopped on the American side of Niagara Falls on Wednesday afternoon. Joe, Joan and her boys wouldn’t get there till later so we decided to go ahead and see the Falls. This was our first time to see the American side. They are beautiful! Of course the Canadian side has prettier falls (in my opinion) but the American side park is MUCH NICER!!  The Canadian side has gone down (I think due to all the casinos).

Beautiful, but very dangerous!

Saw lots of sea gulls

Pretty cool shot Jeff caught…

Part of a rainbow that you always see in the mist


Another part of the rainbow

Jacob thought this “viewer” looked like a face. He wanted his picture made with his “buddy”.

From the American side

Friendly people were always offering to take pictures of your family for you.

Wildflowers growing next to the falls

The Maid in the Midst from the top of the falls.


That night we went to an Italian restaurant that was within walking distance of our hotel. It had outdoor seating and a live jazz band playing. It was a nice place with good food, but very expensive. (one of the places that blew our budget somewhat… )

Jacob with Uncle Joe

The boys

The grown-ups

The band…

The love-birds