A long walk along trail 1. Up and down slopes and stairs. Across a footbridge, to ascend more stairs again. Frank and I leave Mira at a bench, ascend trail 6 alone. Overlook Lower falls, the river upstream from it, before our return. We reunite with Mira, recross the footpath bridge, see the lower falls…

After a four-and-a-half hour drive along I-86 and I-390, we arrive at Letchworth State Park. The roar of Portage Middle Falls, the mist from its waters caressing or faces, the ascending stairs and switchbacks to the Upper Falls: We enjoy every moment of this oasis of serenity. An exquisite dinner, and a final, twilight walk…