Trip to NY and Canada

Oh Canada! We just got back from visiting Justin's parents and brother Dallin. We flew into Syracuse NY, drove to Palmyra and Niagara Falls and then to his parent's house in Belleville, ON. We met some of their friends, went camping and boating and Justin went golfing twice so it was quite the fun-filled 9 days. I was reminded that Utah is a desert when I saw how big the rivers are there and how trees grow so plentiful and huge without having been planted and watered! But nothing compares to Utah mountains. And I couldn't believe how patriotic I felt seeing speed limit signs in MPH.

Here's the temple from the Smith farm in Palmyra.

The Sacred Grove was definitely my favorite part. I can see why Joseph went there to pray and believe it wasn't the first time he went there to ponder over things. Everyone needs their own thinking spot. Even though the farm and the grove have been owned by other people after the Smith's and before the church bought it, the grove has remained untouched.

The Palmyra Temple. So beautiful!

Here's all of us at the top of Hill Cumorah. I have to say I complained about the hike up the hill much less than Justin did and I'm the pregnant one!

Niagara Falls! So technically we were on the Canada side on Independence Day but we still saw the fireworks so I felt satisfied.

This is the view from a bridge over 1000 Islands which is between Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Anything that is above water 365 days a year and has 2 trees on it is considered an island. I wonder if all have names. I assumed that this is where they made the salad dressing but I didn't see any factories and was too shy to ask the locals, 'Hey where's the salad dressing factory so I can go on a tour?'

You know your rivers are big when they look more like lakes.

And here's some tubing videos for your viewing enjoyment.