Reflections on Niagara Falls.

The Niagara Falls has always seemed (to me) out of reach as a destination.
Our previous travels have evolved from the dictates of limited time and the need to see as many places as we could in that time. We have never been able to travel to US in the fall as that is not a holiday time at home - and - there were weekly wool sales! With the freedom that this year is giving us, in our travels to Niagara Falls we have acheived a (possibly unrealised) dream.

It was awesome! Each morning as we approached the Falls a sense of excitement grew until the first sight of that incredible body of water. And we were not alone!! Whenever we were there so were a lot of other people all happy to spend time just gazing at the Falls.

One last photo!!!

We did have a moment .... Trevor downloaded the photos I had taken of the Falls, deleted them from the camera and then could not find them on the laptop! Thank goodness for the Recycle Bin!

On Monday 17 September we left Scott's Tent & Trailer Park heading back to the US.
We had met Doug and Brenda from Ontario, our neighbours in the Park and like lots of people we have met in the RV parks had started chatting with them. We all have a common interest - RV's of course, but also an enthusiasm to see as much of this beautiful country we are travelling in. Lots of  people also express a wish to come to Australia at some time in their lives. And we agree with them that they should come see us!!
Hope that they do not all arrive at the same time!

And you know - there is always a downside! Trevor got a wasp sting while cleaning the front window of the RV.  I think it hurt a bit??
We arrived at the US border at 9.55am and were through by 10.15am.  Must be getting better at it. We didn't mention the South Dakota drivers licence as the last time we crossed back into the US that really seemed to throw a spanner in the works. "How come you have a 12 month visa and a South Dakota licence and you are only visiting???"
We did lose the tomatoes and capsicum (quarantine) but I still have my little cactus pot plant.  The officer was cordial.  He suggested we travel through New York State along Highway 18, the scenic route along the shores of Lake Ontario and the St Lawrence River which is just what we did. We have now touched all of the Great Lakes.

The highway took us through beautiful places; the scenery was spectacular. A lovely sunny day as well.
The road surface left a bit to be desired - there was a spot of about 20 miles which was particularly difficult. We seemed to be on an older, almost forgotten highway.  The overhead bridges were also fairly  low!  I watched with concern as the heights came down - I even ducked a couple of times. We believe we need 13ft six inches clearance - they were getting lower than that.  Trevor had to pick the spot to drive underneath and we held our breath. We were able to exit that highway just as an overhead bridge showing 10ft 5inches was approaching! I knew
mid morning coffee was not on the agenda.

We exited Highway 18 at Rochester and onto Highway 104. At Webster we refuelled.  I made lunch.
We drove on to Pulaski right on the lake. Camped at Rainbow Shores Park.  A large park with RV's, cabins and other permanent accommodation but now very quiet. Trevor thought he would have a swim so we walked to the water.  The shore was not very inviting unfortunately. Very large stones which were hard to walk on! A quick change of mind! Laundry was a poor option but necessary.

The shores of Lake Ontario