Niagara Falls, Ont.

Total Km = 10

The kms on the odometer are due to an early morning run to a grocery store for supplies. Being as touristy here as it is everything is very expensive – over $10 for two pop a yogurt and a water!

Last night was a warm summer Saturday night in Niagara Falls with Harleys and boom boxes cruising up and down the street until the wee hours of the morning although the motel room (which overlooks the street) was relatively quiet, which rather amazed us as the room leaves a lot to be desired otherwise. Doug was surprised not to see anyone passed out in the park on Sunday morning claiming that is a true test of a big city. Obviously Niagara Falls is a pretender, or they had all left or been chased off already.

We mobilized early to be on the first run of The Maid of the Mist (the dock is walkable from the motel) and enjoyed our ½ hour sailing to American Falls and Horseshoe Falls. We were surprised to learn that this has been a tourist attraction since 1846. To get down to the bottom of the falls they have a great system of ushering you down and up in a very long elevator. Prior to boarding they supplied us with these very fashionable blue plastic ponchos and we soon found out why. As you got closer to the falls the “mist” turned into “rain” and big falls (water accumulated from the “mist”) came from the top of the boat. It is very warm though so that wasn’t a concern. The mist from the falls made a beautiful rainbow as well. Even with all the hype it still is spectacular and a must do for all. Now we too can cross it off the bucket list.

This are all sorts of attractions here. From wax museums to Ripley's , etc. Norma sure doesn’t remember it like this from a previous visit. Anyways with it being Sunday we expect it to be a bit quieter tonight. It certainly is quieter on the street, but the FIFA World Cup final is on in combination with weekend holidayers heading home.