Niagara Falls Day Trip - Post 2

After our early dinner we headed back to the car. We decided to go straight-back because it had taken us so long to get to the Falls. We figured out how to wheel Sophia on the scooters, so we go back pretty quick. Plus the girls were not as curious on the way back.

We put our scooters and bag in the car, got in, and drove to Clifton Hill.

We found a great parking spot on the road. Just a warning to those of you who might visit Niagara Falls, the pay parking is extremely poorly marked, and I got a parking ticket. Very frustrating, because I NEVER park illegally, so I felt very cheated.

We looked at all the attractions, but it was getting on in the evening so we did not plan to go in anywhere. In the end I broke-down and took the kids into the Canadian Midway to play a few games. The girls are really starting to understand the "Dave and Busters" concept. We had a fun time, and when we went to pick our prize, a really nice young couple gave the girls their ticket voucher.

We got a few goodies then went back across the street and loaded in the car to head back home.

What a happy, fun, family adventure!

Niagara Falls Day Trip - Post 1

We bought 3 scooters at Walmart an headed for Niagara. We brought Sophia's bike too in case she didn't want to use the scooter. She is just learning.

We parked at the Aero Cart and Whirlpool parking area. It is 5.2 kilometers to the Falls. It is a little far to go for Sophia, but we didn't know it was so far before we set out. I remember I did the walk when Sophia was a newborn.

It is stunningly beautiful all along the gorge, and so many interesting rock formations and tidal pools. The girls stopped to look out every 2 or 3 minutes.

We made it to the Falls after quite a bit of meandering. We were hungry, so we went straight to a restaurant. We ate at Elements which is upstairs at the gift shop and attractions area (right beside the Canadian Falls). The nuggets were really good, served hot, and the french fries and mixed vegetables were also good. I got French Onion soup, it was good too. We ate everything, including the sundae with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. The only complaint I had was with the service. It might have been a tad expensive for what it was too, but I guess that is the premium one pays for eating at the Falls.

More to come in my next post...

La Fonda Del Sol Mexican - Scottsdale AZ

What a great little place. We wanted to go to Oregano Pizza but it was super busy, so we just went to the place next door. It was 7 AZ time and 10 ET.

Great Margaritas, home style Mexican dishes, you know the kind where everything looks the same. The melted cheese and red sauce could make anything taste delicious. I got a Chicken Enchilada with beans and my co-worker Mark got the Two Spinach Enchiladas Special.

Neither of us complained.

Also the chips were typical, but the salsa was outstanding.

Takeda Thai by Moulay - Scottsdale AZ

In North Scottsdale, in a great little strip mall with lots of great restaurants, I found Takeda Thai by Moulay.

After careful perusal of the menu I settled on the Pumpkin Curry with Chicken served with Jasmine rice (on the side). The server explained that everything is made fresh and to order, and that I could choose spice level, 4 being super hot, and 0 being not spicy at all. 2 was the perfect level of spice for me, but I like spice as long as the taste is preserved. And it was perfect for my kids, because they like curry, but not a lot of spice.

Other items that caught my eye on the menu included the Green Papaya Salad and the Zesty Ginger Entrees.

To top it all off, they had Cookie Dough Ice Cream, which is my absolute favorite.