Wednesday, June 18, 1997

Cape Cod Trip - Day 6

Had breakfast in the campsite (coffee and donuts). Left relatively early - Nicky couldn't leave the cold campsite fast enough! Crossed the border on I-69 (toll bridge) - we searched again... Used Canada 402 and Ontario 2. Soon after passing London, Ontario, we started to see signs for Gray Line Niagara Falls tours. Stopped at a place east of Brantford and asked about what the tours included. After hearing that the package included a (discounted) hotel near the Falls, a guide on the bus tour (Grey Line Tour), a trip under the Falls and a ride to the top of the Minolta Tower, we decided to sign up for it. Got on QEW and drove all the way to Niagara Falls. Our first stop was the Diplomat Inn (our hotel) - we were able to check in early (1400L!). Got some snacks and other supplies at Walmart before getting on tour bus. We had a great time touring the area! Highlights included: visiting the Ice Wine Country, the town of Old Niagara, watching a beautiful clock made of flowers and walking in a tunnel that brought us out behind the Falls. After the bus dropped us off, we ate dinner at an Italian Restaurant caled "Capri". When it got dark, we went to the top of the Minolta Tower and enjoyed a spectacular view of Niagara Falls at night (lit up!). We enjoyed the scenery and weather (and, frankly, the whole day) - tremendously. Went to bed late...