Niagara Falls, Ontario




 We left Kingston thinking we would go into Toronto and possible stay the night there, but the wildfire smoke was really strong and it was also raining pretty hard so we decide to bypass and head straight to Niagara Falls on the Canadian side.  Overlander sent us to some free parking that was hard to come by and this also turned into our spot to stay the night.  We were a little confused on where to walk to the falls, but found our way after getting pretty wet in the rain.  The falls were quite spectacular.  The viewing point was literally right where the falls went over the edge and it was pretty exhilarating to watch the water race over the edge down such a long drop.  We decided to retreat from the rain to the Table Rock restaurant which had an amazing view of the falls.  The food was very expensive and we weren’t all that hungry so we just grabbed a drink and enjoyed the view as we attempted to dry off.  By time we were finished the rain had subsided and we were able to enjoy the outside views some more.  I have to admit to getting frustrated with a couple of nationalities where populations run high and the people are pushy and rude.  I can’t imagine what a sunny weekend day must be like.  On the way back to the van we stopped and had a great Mexican meal.  The next morning we would cross the border back into the US which we were looking forward to.  

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