We got an early start out of Wellesley and were making awesome time so we decided to swing through Niagra Falls for a quick pit stop. Steve had never been before and how could we pass up one of the wonders of the world when it was practically on the way. Akron was great. We lucked out with some amazing weather. It was sunny, not a cloud in the sky, no humidity. We got in late and Nick and Jen had dinner ready for us: kebabs, coleslaw, corn on the cob, yum! The next morning we went for a walk/jog in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Fun fact: Grandma E. (aka Marie Elmer) says that Cuyahoga Valley N.P. is the second most visited national park behind the Smokey Mountains. We saw a water snake that nearly made me pee my pants. The snake also led to the discovery that Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a great place to make loud echos (...echos...echos...). We found a great little diner for breakfast, Sweet Pea Cafe. Steve had the eggs benedict; said the canadian bacon was cooked perfectly and the hollandaise was really good. I had the homemade granola with plain yogurt drizzled with honey and a chocolate chip pancake because I don't care. A pancake is a pancake. Delicious, but hard to do wrong. We had a good long visit with Marie/Grandma Elmer, Paula, Steve's aunt (Elmer's younger sister), her husband Bob and their son, Matt. Marie hasn't committed 100%, but we're really hoping she's going to come out to SF to visit. (hint hint wink wink). Rita and Debbie cooked an awesome dinner and we ate at the Destefano's with the whole family. Nick Sr. did a great job grilling. Rita and Elmer cheated by coming and seeing us in Akron after we had left. But we've forgiven you, it was great to see you one more time before we left again.
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