Niagara Falls

So I did it. I went back to Niagara Falls, ON to pick up more Peat Moss. . . It was an exciting day in my life because this time I was determined to see the Falls. It was exciting to learn that my pickup was on the same road as the Falls. I called a taxi and they instructed me on where a good place was to park a big truck at and that it was only 5 minutes from the Falls. I parked and called the Taxi.

I have forgotten how funny Taxi drivers can be. The taxi came to pick me up and the Taxi driver had a cup of coffee in one hand and his phone in the other and was driving with his knees. I got in and told him to take me to the Falls and off we went. We talked a little about where I was from and how long he had been driving a Taxi. He showed me a few sights on the way like the casino and good places to go eat. Once we got close to the Falls the driver totally turned into Mr. Tour Guide. He started talking about the barge that got stuck on top of the Falls and how they had to rescue some men off it back in the 20’s. Very interesting story because the barge is still sitting there and is a National monument that no one can go near. It is slowly deteriorating and soon will be gone forever, but all in the entire story was a good one. Then he starts talking about how if you want to feel the water you need to go to the American side. However the lazy Americans don’t put much effort in keeping there side of the Falls kept up. He tells me this as we start driving up to the Canadian side of the Falls and there are hotels, Casino’s, Lots of Souvenir shops, Bus parking, and the most important thing. People! ! ! He dropped me off while pointing to the American side and sure enough, the American side was still covered with snow and there was no one in sight. Go figure. . .


The Falls were beautiful! ! ! There was a good mix of people at the Falls. Everything from French to Chinese were there taking pictures and breathing in the wet air. I even got (what I think was) a French lady to take my picture next to the falls.





After I was finished at the Falls I called another Taxi to head back to the big truck. He was a speed demon and liked talking about the first driver that had picked me up. Apparently the first driver used to be a preacher of some church and was now driving a taxi. Now he gets in trouble for locking people in the back of his car and preaching to them. He didn’t do it to me, but I can see where that would be wrong.

After that I headed out back on the road and decided to take the Northern route. I went up to Toronto, ON and then came back down through Detroit, MI. it was a pretty ride with peaks of Lake Ontario. What was interesting about the ride is that there is a lot of wine country in Ontario. I do believe that some day soon I am going to have to go back for a long weekend or week and do some more site seeing and wine tasting. I also hear of rumors that there are a few castles left from the old days that you can tour. So I may do that too.

All in all it was a great trip. I finally was able to see the Falls and some of Canada. I can’t wait to go back and or come across another great American adventure.