🍁 Catching the Last Bit of Fall in Buffalo

🍁 Catching the Last Bit of Fall in Buffalo｜A Taco Treat on Visa Fingerprint Day 🍂 Today’s main mission was getting my fingerprints taken for a Canadian visa—all business, very official. But since I was already in downtown Buffalo, how could I miss the city’s last golden moments of deep autumn? The moment I stepped out of the visa center, my side quest began: wandering through autumn-colored streets and finding a meal to brighten the day. 📅 Main Mission: Visa Fingerprint Notes The visa center process was smooth, staff professional and efficient. Even though it was just routine, walking along leaf-covered sidewalks to my appointment relaxed me somehow—Buffalo’s autumn always carries a quiet, expansive beauty. 🍂 Side Quest Unlocked: A Slow Walk in Late Fall With fingerprints done, I slowed my pace and truly stepped into the city’s autumn canvas. Maple and oak leaves along the streets had turned deep red, ochre, and rusty brown, looking like a spilled paint palette in the afternoon sun. 🍃 The crisp air carried the scent of fallen leaves and earth, occasional runners passed by, and coffee shops wafted with baking smells—all reminders that even in busy times, I should pause and feel the season turn. 🌮 A Delicious Find: Downtown’s Hidden Taco Gem After wandering a few blocks aimlessly, I stumbled upon a small taqueria called Oralia. The storefront was modest, but it hinted at something special inside. Pushing the door open, warm light and the aroma of food wrapped around me. I ordered their signature taco combo, and with the first bite I wanted to cheer—this was the most flavorful, delicious meat I’ve had since arriving in the U.S. two months ago! 🥩 Tender, juicy, perfectly spiced. The creamy sauce served alongside was rich but not heavy, and dipping chips into it was utterly addictive. 😋 Worth noting: their corn tortillas are grilled, which made them a bit dry and slightly rough on the palate (a friend might say “a bit scratchy”), but compared to the amazing filling, that was a minor detail easily overlooked. 💡 A Thought on Busy Days Student life often feels like being pushed forward by due dates, exams, visas—busyness becomes the norm. But today, in between official tasks, allowing myself to slow down, walk through autumn streets, and discover an unexpectedly wonderful little spot turned into the most precious kind of healing. Maybe that’s the balance of life—even in the “busy busy busy” rhythm, remembering to “steal a little leisure,” giving yourself time to wander, a delicious bite to eat, and a full autumn to hold onto. 📍 Oralia Address: Downtown Buffalo (specific address can be added later) ✨ Recommending: meat tacos, creamy sauce with chips #StudyAbroad#BuffaloNY#FallIsHere#MyStudyAbroadStory#StreetFood#Taco#VisaDiary#AutumnWalk