Peace Bridge

 As we left Buffalo yesterday, the Peace Bridge loomed in the distance.

Linking the United States and Canada,

the bridge carries not only cars but also a message--PEACE!

Years ago, The Navigators incorporated The Bridge
as part of their training in how to explain the plan of God
to rescue and save sinners.

As I remember, a diagram was included which pictured

Jesus as the "bridge" linking sinful man and a holy God.

Jesus IS our Peace Bridge!  

Therefore, since we have been made right in God's sight by faith, 

we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.  

Romans 5:1

Buffalo NY -- Scratching the Surface

 More neighborhood walks (one gentleman invited us into his backyard 

and gave me some starts of "moon flowers"!)
See more beautifully painted houses HERE.  

 Time at the marina was wonderful!

 In addition to watching the boats, viewing the lighthouses, etc.

we walked through the beautifully tended gardens and

walked the line of carvings made out of trees that were felled

during a rare October storm in 2006.

 I really liked the nickname of Albert James Myer  (one of the carved figures)!

"Old Probabilities"

 I took a leisurely tour of the Botanical Gardens while Gary golfed next door.

 It was beautiful inside and out!

We finished the day at Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica.

Definitely a "must see" in Buffalo--

Lackawanna, actually.

We've found people here to be very friendly and helpful.

I'd definitely recommend a trip to Buffalo.

Where "Impromptu" Took Us

 The largest "Taste Of" in the United States was our first (and unexpected) pleasure.

To learn more about it, go to my thrifty style blog here.

 While at the "Taste of Buffalo" we stumbled on the tour of the historic

City/County Building.  From its observation deck, 

we could view 360 degrees of Buffalo!

 

After several blocks of walking and viewing

beautifully landscaped front yards,

we treated ourselves to ice cream!

I'll be loading some of my pictures of the gardens in my garden blog. 

Probably not tonight though...

Maybe the Quote of the Day was from the guide at the City/County Building.

When a young man asked why they built 

such a large building in 1929, she answered,

"They had great hopes."

I'll remember that for a long time!

I, too, have great hopes.  I need to BUILD BIGGER!

 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. 

For we know how dearly God loves us,

because he has given us the Holy Spirit 

to fill our hearts with his love.  (Romans 5:5)