Summer at Duke University

I spent five weeks at Duke university for a summer research program. I had heard how beautiful Duke was and how much I am going to love it. I would have to agree with everyone. The campus is beautiful and it's spread out. There are trees everywhere and there is a botanical garden not far from the main campus. The only disappointment of the trip is that I was so busy that I did not get to see much of Durham, NC or visit UNC at Chapel Hill. However, I did eat some really good food at the end of my trip at Parizade's. The Salmon was cooked perfectly and Chocolate Praline Torte (picture below) was delicious. It was nice to experience life as a college student at a university far from your own school. I found the city of Durham to be surprisingly slow and laid back despite the reputation and prestige of the school. I got there and expected to find a small scale Atlanta bustling with shops and restaurants, but what I found was a much calmer and quiet city. But I was there during the summer, who knows, maybe it gets much busier when the students come back from vacation.
                                                              The University Chapel
                                                                        On Campus
                                                             Chocolate Praline Torte
                                                        Private Dining Room at Parizade


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Weekend at Niagara Falls

This past weekend I had the opportunity to travel to Niagara Falls (U.S.A.) for a conference. I had been there before, but I stayed on the Canadian side of the border. The Falls were much bigger and more beautiful than I remembered. I had  a chance to get close to the falls on the maid of the mist tour. I even had to chance to get in a little shopping. I went to the Niagara Falls Outlet Mall, and I left with two pairs od shoes. The Outlet mall is completely indoors and it has a store for everyone. They have the NIKE factory, BeBe, Ralph Lauren, Barney's New York, Juicy Couture...and a lot of other stores..too bad I only had a hour to shop..I did not have a chance to go to the Walden Galleria, and I didn't have any great food. (maybe it's all on the Canadian side?)

Niagara Falls

                                                  The Maid of the Mist Boat Tour

                                    
                                                   The Lights Show at Niagara Falls

                                                                       The Seneca Casino

                                                      The Niagara Falls Outlet Mall