Day 4 - touring Niagara Falls

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Starting Point:  Niagara Falls, Ontario

Destination:  Syracuse, NY

Miles driven today:  187

This morning we took things slow.  We had breakfast at the hotel and then went upstairs to relax and watch the falls (after the fog lifted). We booked a tour today which would take us back to the Skylon Tower to walk around the observation deck.

Then to Table Rock to walk along the promenade right above the falls

Totally awesome, isn't it?  Then we took a scenic drive along Niagara Falls park, queen Victoria park.  From there we went to Whirlpool Gorge which is currently running counter clockwise, but will start running clockwise again tonight when they change the amount of water that goes over the falls.

A little fall color pic.  They said they were at about 20% at this point.   I hear there is much color ahead in NH

From there we went to see the Floral Clock, which is replanted twice each year.

We were even able to walk into the back to see the clockworks

Then it was off to a restaurant and souvenir shop. I will say that costs are high in the area, definitely a tourist area.  Our final stop was to take the Hornblower Cruise ship up to the falls. You get a rain poncho and trust me you need it.  I didn't get a many photos of the Canadian falls on the boat ride, but Jackie was able to get a few, so I'll have them to share later.  

Getting on the boat

American and Bridal falls

A view toward Horseshoe falls

The city from the boat

Closer view of the American falls.

After the tour we got in the car and headed out.  Last night we went through our plans and decided we would try to drive four hours tonight so we could go to Ben and Jerrys, then on to center harbor and dinner with friends.  By the time we got back through customs today tho, and found our way to the highway, we realized that we needed to cut back on our plans and regroup.  So, we drove to Syracuse, an easy 3 hour drive.  Tomorrow we will go directly to Keepsake Quilting in Center Harbor, NH, then meet my friend Caroline and her husband Jim for dinner.  We will stay somewhere in the area that night.  

Seems like we are moving fast, but we are having a great time and enjoying ourselves.  The plan here is to hit the high spots and then come back another time to really explore.

More tomorrow.