Niagara Falls

Jason finally had an interesting work destination, Niagara Falls, and his boss suggested that I tag along.  I found us a great deal for a few nights at the famous Red Coach Inn Bed and Breakfast. I wanted to be close enough to the action to spend my days walking around being a tourist. We could hear the thunder of the rapids right out our bedroom window and it was just a short walk to the park and museum. 

 The weather was a bit cooler than I would have liked and it rained on and off a couple days but I still did my best to get out and about. Unfortunately, Niagara, NY is like a ghost town so my day on the American side was a bit dull.  I did mosey down to the Aquarium and stayed for quite a while because of a not-so-passing rain storm. There wasn't a lot to see there but it was a nice resting spot for my weary traveling legs.  

The next day I walked to Canada.  (Jason couldn't come because we couldn't find his passport.) I headed up to the Sky Tower observation deck and spent a lot of time just staring at how beautiful the falls are.

This is our bed and breakfast on the corner.

 Then I walked around town a bit and took in the touristy traps all up and down the main streets.  If you like wax museums and Ripley's then this is the place for you!  I missed Daniel a ton when I walked past the Dinosaur Adventure Mini Golf place. I took a few pictures just for his benefit. When I was all walked out I headed to a cafe near the water and had a lemonade and a snack.  I was talking to the proprietor about his interesting plush lady friends who seemed to be having a tea party and he thought I would get a kick out of the moose using the men's room.  Since I was the only customer at the time I headed in to see for myself. 

The last day we were there, Jason and I booked a Maid of the Mist tour.  It was loud and a bit chilly but WOW, it was amazing.  The power of the falls is tremendous and the nothing compares to the view of the falls from the boat. If it wasn't for the ridiculously rude and pushy Chinese guy who thought he was the only one on board with a camera, it would have been the best boat ride of my life! I didn't even get sea sick:)  I wish Jason and I had more time together but it was really nice to be with him this week.  Instead of being a single mom for a week and catering to two little kids, I got to go out to eat with my husband every night and I spent so many hours just in my room reading a book in peace and quiet! Hopefully Jason will have another pleasant work destination in the not so distant future.