E is for Erie

E is for Erie.

I grew up near the southern shore of Lake Ontario, and my in-laws grew up close to the northern shore of Lake Erie. Different generations, different countries, different lakes. Every once in a while we hop in the car and make the trek to Buffalo and cross the Peace Bridge into Canada. Last year we made a series of stops at various beaches between Fort Erie and Crystal Beach.I think this was Windmill Point.

On a few occasions I have been lucky enough to be in Fort Erie, Ontario on an encampment weekend. Last year James and I had the privilege of watching an evening battle reenactment. (Of course, the Americans were the bad guys...) When asked whether he was Canadian or American, my husband would answer, "It all depends..." because, being born on American soil to Canadian parents, he has dual citizenship by birth. In this particular battle scene, the Americans held the fort.

This week Hannah and I are heading to Erie, Pennsylvania where we will visit the Erie Maritime Museum (< that is a link) on Lake Erie's southern shore. The Flagship Niagara will be in port for a couple of days and we're hoping to catch a glimpse of her. Maybe even go on board. We've got our very own tour guide!


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