#inthebuf By Nancy J. Parisi
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hey come from across the United States and Canada. From the four corners of the globe. From as near as Rochester and as far away as Australia. They are young families, couples with kids, ex-pats, cultural tourists, festival lovers and Bills fans.
Some are visiting relatives, celebrating an anniversary or just looking for a change of scenery. In a world of travel options, they found their way to Buffalo in 2021. Here are a few of their stories
Dahana & Duffy Armstrong Hartford, Connecticut
Dahana and Duffy Armstrong of Hartford, Connecticut were visiting Erie County Fair for the first time, excitedly walking along the midway. The couple was in Buffalo for a weekend of fun with family and friends but made alone time to go to the Fair. Also on their travel docket were plans to go out in Allentown. “We’re going to go to Allen Street Hardware later tonight,” says Dahana, “we heard that they renovated and can’t wait to see it. We also like walking around that neighborhood, and have been out to other bars and restaurants on Allen Street.” “I’m looking forward to having some sausages, and going on some rides,” says Duffy. “And buttered popcorn!” says Dahana, “I’m not a kettle corn girl, it’s got to be hot and buttered. We did come for the food, mainly!”
NANCY J. PARISI
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