Sunday 27th August. To
day we did some of the more touristy things that Niagara Falls has to offer. We visited the new casino resort and managed to leave without spending a single dollar, then we went on the Niagara Skywheel. Similar to the London Eye but smaller, and also yu have the sensation of moving much faster. Wendy found it a bit scary at first but it did afford us fantastic views of the Falls.
Even Caesar sat up and enjoyed the views, but we think he was people watching rather than looking at the scenery.
We had lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe where they served us giant burgers and all fell in love with Caesar! Followed by a bit more shopping! We found a duty free store and thought the prices were very favourable and chose several things ... before we were approached by a member of staff and told we could only purchase them if we were leaving for USA immediately! Dash!
We strolled along enjoying the views of the Falls and taking advantage of the fact that we coiuld see them in the dry and the wind was blowing the mist towards America today.
Returning to Table Rock, we investigated the Journey Behind the Falls, and after making enquiries decided to go for it! We went down in a lift to tunnels blown out of the rock, then travelled 200m or so behind the falls to view them through a couple of portals cut into the rock. We were literally looking at the falls from behind! Amazing! karen & Wendy took turns in holding Caesar while the other went forward to the barriers to take photos. With the tremendous power of the water and the rock tunnels the noise was very loud. We then went to an observation platform right at the edge fo the falls and got drenched, no wonder they gave us yellow plastic ponchos to wear!
You can share the experience with this movie blip!
day we did some of the more touristy things that Niagara Falls has to offer. We visited the new casino resort and managed to leave without spending a single dollar, then we went on the Niagara Skywheel. Similar to the London Eye but smaller, and also yu have the sensation of moving much faster. Wendy found it a bit scary at first but it did afford us fantastic views of the Falls.Even Caesar sat up and enjoyed the views, but we think he was people watching rather than looking at the scenery.
We had lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe where they served us giant burgers and all fell in love with Caesar! Followed by a bit more shopping! We found a duty free store and thought the prices were very favourable and chose several things ... before we were approached by a member of staff and told we could only purchase them if we were leaving for USA immediately! Dash!
We strolled along enjoying the views of the Falls and taking advantage of the fact that we coiuld see them in the dry and the wind was blowing the mist towards America today.
Returning to Table Rock, we investigated the Journey Behind the Falls, and after making enquiries decided to go for it! We went down in a lift to tunnels blown out of the rock, then travelled 200m or so behind the falls to view them through a couple of portals cut into the rock. We were literally looking at the falls from behind! Amazing! karen & Wendy took turns in holding Caesar while the other went forward to the barriers to take photos. With the tremendous power of the water and the rock tunnels the noise was very loud. We then went to an observation platform right at the edge fo the falls and got drenched, no wonder they gave us yellow plastic ponchos to wear!
You can share the experience with this movie blip!
1 Comments:
What a fantastic photo of the falls!
No duty free purchases, oh my! Well, you have to go back on your way out of the Country then, LOL.
I'm enjoying reading of your adventures, and can't wait to see you!
Hugs, Tanya & Brooke
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