Becker Farms Continued

Here are some other photos of Becker Farms including the Alpacas. Mindy and Amanda Vizcarra run Becker Farms. I got a sample of their fabulous apples and two wines: apple with cranberry and spiced apple wine. I totally forgot about that they had the best pies ever! I don't usually like apple pie but with the fresh apples and perfect crust, it can't be beat!

Farming, Wine and Beer

Out next stop is to Becker Farms. They make wines, beer and grow the greatest apples. We tasted the beer, then had a "soup" in a bread bowl lunch. Another building had us tasting the wines. Lots of fruit wines. We went on a hay ride and checked out the various apples. Favorite was the Empire apple. Esther was appalled when she noticed what I was eating.

Day 3 in Niagara County

I had to indulge in the same great continental breakfast at the Barton Hill Hotel. Oh yes...there is always an egg dish as well. Eggs, chocolate milk, and pastries. Now, we're off to Old Fort Niagara to learn about the history of our war with the French. Looks like Judy and Wayne Bayliff are having a tough time lifting the barrels.

Wine and Dinner

Now that we've eaten it's time to check out Shultze Vineyards & Winery for some wine tasting. Let them eat grapes. We were able to do a grape tasting as well. My two favorite wines were a plum wine and a slightly carbonated blush called Mon Cheri. Stop at the hotel to get ready for dinner. I did have time to do a half hour radio show. Dinner was at Western Door at the Seneca Casino. Esther joined me for a tasting.

Day 2 Continued

It was time for lunch. We went to Murphy's Orchard to check out the fruits and have lunch. I had squash soup and a sandwich. Owner Carol Murphy cans various fruit jellies and jams. There's history here too as this was a location for the Underground Railroad. Great display in the barn. Check out the heads carved in the trees.

Niagara Falls, the Falls

We're off to Niagara Falls State Park, where we first explore the Cave of the Winds. Here you can get a birds eye view of the American Falls and Bridal Veil falls as see the Horseshoe Falls at a distance. You have to wear protective gear.