Chasing Waterfalls: A Whirlwind Adventure at Niagara
An Early Start to Marvels
Ah, the crack of dawn! Or rather, the gentle creep of daylight through the curtains, painting the room with a picturesque view of the majestic waterfalls at Niagara. With the allure of cascading waters beckoning, we couldn’t linger in bed for long.
Breakfast Bliss and Parking Puzzles
After the obligatory morning rituals, which surprisingly didn’t involve the usual struggle with wardrobe choices, we set out in search of sustenance. Breakfast was a delightful affair of bagels smeared generously with cream cheese, accompanied by the obligatory coffee fix.
Now, here’s where things got interesting. In a bid to outsmart the exorbitant hotel parking fees, we played a little game of vehicular shuffle, relocating our car to the nearby casino parking lot. A peculiar setup awaited us there—a parking charge that seemed to fluctuate like the stock market. Pay on exit, they said, regardless of how long you’ve been parked. Today’s fee? A reasonable $20, but who knows what tomorrow might bring?
Up Close and Personal with the Falls
With parking politics sorted, we descended upon the falls, ready to be awed up close and personal. Boarding the Hornblower ferry, decked out in our fashionable red plastic ponchos, felt like joining an exclusive club of waterfall enthusiasts. The experience of being enveloped by the thundering waters was nothing short of exhilarating.
A Riverside Stroll and Culinary Delights
Following our aquatic escapade, we took a leisurely stroll along the riverbank, making our way to the famed Horseshoe falls. Lunch was a casual affair, punctuated by sips of beer and, of course, another round of Chardonnay for Julie—who says indulgence is reserved for evenings alone?
Tacky Strips and Electrifying Encounters
Venturing into the heart of Niagara’s commercial district, we couldn’t help but lament the garishness that shrouded what could have been a charming locale. As aficionados of all things kitsch, we still couldn’t shake the feeling of disappointment.
Back at the hotel, our adventures took an unexpected turn when Michele narrowly avoided an electrifying encounter with a faulty bedside lamp switch. A call to housekeeping swiftly rectified the situation, sparing us from any further sparks—both literal and metaphorical.
Sunset Serenade by the Falls
As the day waned, we found ourselves back at the hotel, basking in the glow of the setting sun casting its warm hues over the falls. Even after a day filled with excitement, the sight remained as awe-inspiring as ever.
Onward to Toronto: The Next Adventure Beckons
With Niagara duly conquered and our consensus reached that two days were more than sufficient, we set our sights on the bustling metropolis of Toronto, a mere sixty miles away. Who knows what adventures await in the urban jungle?
