Work ordered me to Hamilton, Ontario. Hamilton is a small city in the North America rust belt half way between Buffalo, New York and Toronto, Ontario. It has a lovely setting on a ridge overlooking Lake Ontario, but let's face it - a hundred years of 
industrial development followed by 20 years of recession can spoil even the loveliest of places. Despite the smokestacks and weedy sidewalks, lower Ontario is lovely. The vineyards East of Hamilton lead up the ridge to tidy white barns and silos set on broad green pastures. If someone discovers what to do with cracked sidewalks and telephone poles, Hamilton will be rich beyond their dreams. Until then, it needs a coat of paint and an economic renaissance.
On the way from Buffalo (who has a lovely little airport), I drove by Niagara falls. Beautiful. Powerful. Moving. Whomever declared the Canadian side prettier than the American side, has not been to the American side recently. Prospect Point, Goat Island and Luna Island all provide breathtaking views of the falls just as the Niagara river pours over the brink. The Canadian side seems far more developed with towers, hotels, and urban structures. In any event, the falls are lovely and worth a visit if you're in the region. Pictures soon.
industrial development followed by 20 years of recession can spoil even the loveliest of places. Despite the smokestacks and weedy sidewalks, lower Ontario is lovely. The vineyards East of Hamilton lead up the ridge to tidy white barns and silos set on broad green pastures. If someone discovers what to do with cracked sidewalks and telephone poles, Hamilton will be rich beyond their dreams. Until then, it needs a coat of paint and an economic renaissance.On the way from Buffalo (who has a lovely little airport), I drove by Niagara falls. Beautiful. Powerful. Moving. Whomever declared the Canadian side prettier than the American side, has not been to the American side recently. Prospect Point, Goat Island and Luna Island all provide breathtaking views of the falls just as the Niagara river pours over the brink. The Canadian side seems far more developed with towers, hotels, and urban structures. In any event, the falls are lovely and worth a visit if you're in the region. Pictures soon.
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