Going east

Day 2

went on thru Ohio and into PA. went thru Meercyhurst and looked at the new buildings--they are also working on modernizing the front gate.

got to Niagara at 3:30. Booked a hotel at the rest stop just inside NY. Bad mistake--clean but tiny and spartan. The guy at the rest stop did do us one favor. We booked an evening tour of the falls. Great choice. we did the American side tour. Rode the Maid of the Mist --with a little blue plasticponcho. We rode in the front of the boat and enjoyed the roar. We then went downriver and saw the whirlpool. goes counterclockwise thru the day. Then at night they divert part of the water for generating electricity and the whirlpool goes clockwise.

We then went back for a walk to Cave of the Winds right under the Bridal veil--the smaller of the two American Falls. had to put on yellow ponchos and little sandals--our shoes and socks went in a bag. We went down but not all the way. Stayed down there and watched the fireworks at 10--that was cool. Finally went back up and walked to Terrapin Point where we wer 10-15 feet from the edge of the Horseshoe Falls.
Had a real good tour guide--Leena. We ere Team Leena. She did a good job.

Total miles so far 473. 25.5 mpg, 13hrs, 57 min.