Suzie, Lyle and I took a drive to Niagara Falls. We were expecting to have a nice visit, view the falls and that would be that. Not on your life!

We saw the falls, took a break and went to have a late lunch.

As we were sitting in the outdoor restaurant (with only a tarp for protection), the air suddenly became very cold, the sky darkened and then the rain came. That was only the beginning. Following the rain came the hail, about the worst hail storm I've ever seen.

Suzie is holding up some samples. All in all, it was a most exciting adventure, not just for Suzie but for Lyle and myself as well. To read about another Niagara Falls adventure, click here.

After the hail and rain ended, we took the time to enjoy the gorgeous falls. It was a bit cool and a little wet, but we didn't let that dampen (no pun intended!) our fun. Even though I grew up only an hour or so drive from the falls and have seen it a few times in my life, I am always awed and amazed by the sheer beauty and ferociousness of the falls.