"Peaceful, Easy Feeling"

The last photos from Kim's visit last week. We drove along the Trent River and found this lovely spot. The water was shallow in here so we were able to walk out a bit.

There were many Yellow legs (thanks Linda!) but it was rather hard to see them as the sun was bright although it sure doesn't look it in this photo!

Such a beautiful place and we had it all to ourselves.

It was shortly getting time for Kim to leave so we headed back to town. We popped into one of our farm stands. They always have a wonderful Fall display.

A quick jaunt down a side road and we came upon three lovely horses.  Two came right over for a scratch and cuddle. The mare especially seem to appreciate the attention!

Most photos taken with old camera except butterfly pics.

On to the next adventure! Chuck and I had a short vacation in Niagara-on-the- Lake this past week. As we were driving to our Inn we came across a great Halloween display. There were a few old ( 1920's to 1930's) cars for sale and the seller had skeletons in them.

When my Dad passed away 8 years ago my Mum gave each (my brother, sister and I) of us a small container of his ashes. I thought it was time to let them go so Chuck and I went down to the beach at the end of my parent's old street. Dad and I loved to walk there. We were bending down to sprinkle the ashes on the sand when a GIANT wave soaked us. My Dad loved to joke around and would squirt you if he had a hose in his hand. So Dad had the last laugh and we were laughing as we watched his ashes drift out into the Lake.

Did you see the movie "Dead Zone"? Much of it was shot in Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL). Some scenes were shot here in this park. A gazebo was specially built by the movie crew and afterwards was left up as a thank you to the town. But over time it deteriorated and recently an exact replica was built in it's place.
In one scene an actor is standing in the same spot as Chuck is.

You can't visit NOTL without stopping at Greaves Jam. I have eaten this jam my whole life. We purchased a few jars and got some gifts for Janice who was looking after the house and kitties.

Early each morning we went out for a walk and  I snapped a few photos of interesting homes.

It was garbage day in NOTL. I spotted a table, chair and an interesting garden sculpture. But with our tiny car and all our luggage there was no way we could fit anything in the car. I was sad!

It is street after street of beautiful homes.

The Niagara Apothecary. It ran as a business from 1820 until 1964. Since then it has been a museum. It had just closed for the season a few days before we came.

Prince of Wales Hotel. What can I say? Absolutely beautiful.

This home was for lease. Looking online we saw there are quite a few for lease. Chuck and I are seriously thinking of leasing a cottage for a week next Spring.

There were a couple things I really wanted to do and visiting The Butterfly Conservatory was one of them. After watching a short film you head into the conservatory. I had my new camera out and the second we walked in a butterfly landed right on the lens.

It was lovely and warm in there and as it was early not too crowded.

A Blue Morph. Both sides of it's wings are beautiful.

Here is one with it's wings open. So hard to get as they flit around rather quickly.

Feeding stations were all around the conservatory.

According to the video butterflies only live two or three weeks.

The conservatory receives 100's of butterflies a week.

A couple landed on us. This one hung on to Chuck for a few minutes.
As you leave an employee checks you over to make sure no butterflies are leaving with you!

The Fall colours are just starting. This was just down the way a bit on the Niagara Parkway.

In a week or so this would be even more beautiful.

We went for long walks a couple times a day.

Spotted in a cottage garden!

For three days we really didn't listen to the news, just enjoyed where we were.

In a garden.

This home was looking over the Lake.

The Charles Inn! Overlooking the Lake and wonderfully fixed up. I remember this house from when I was a kid.

The famous clock tower.

Did you see the movie "Trapped In Paradise" with Nicholas Cage? Shot here in NOTL this building was used as a bank.

In the process of being fixed up.

Loved the cottages too.

I am assuming very old.

This was where we stayed for a few days, The Post House. Situated on a back street it was built in 1835 and operated as a post office until I think the 1850's. It was wonderful. Lovely room, incredible hosts who kept us well fed and couldn't do enough for us. Unfortunately the interior burnt sometime in the 1990's and only the outer shell was left. But the inside was rebuilt with all period items from all over the world.

I hope you are enjoying some wonderful Fall weather. As I type this it is pouring rain but we are to have a sunny, mild week.

Take care!
Robin

UPDATE---- I put up posters with Snowballs photo on and I heard from a lady this morning. He (we thought it was a she!!! Hard to tell with all the fluff) is owned and just likes to wander. IMO I think it is crazy to let him out! Just glad to know Snowball has an owner.