Monday and a trip to Lake Erie, Pa

On Monday I took my sister on a belated birthday gift trip around Erie, Pennsylvania. Being right on Lake Erie our first stop was the channel, that lets the boats and ships out from the bay to the lake. This Great Blue heron was eagerly waiting for a fish from this man, but while we were there he didn't get any.

                                 The poor guy looks rather thin I think. He sure could use a few fish.

Down at the foot of State street in Erie, there is a tall bicentennial tower, and this is a shot looking South toward the city from the top of the tower.

Driving around the peninsula, there is a really cool place to eat called Sara's. All retro 1950's décor. That is the front of the counter. They have red covers over the outdoor table area roof for cool weather and they are mostly red, so it's difficult to get any pictures without it. During the summer, you can't get close to this place, it's so busy.

At the entrance to the Presque Isle is Waldameer Amusement and Water park. There they have the Ravine Flyer, a huge wooden roller coaster. Waldameer is the 4th oldest amusement park in Pennsylvania. Yesterday they were doing a test run with the coaster empty. They will be opening soon for the summer, and were also testing a number of the other rides.
I think Spring finally has arrived. I saw my first Baltimore and Orchard Orioles yesterday. Pictures soon.