The Last Day

Here's a few shots from our time in Niagara.  There is a new ride called the SkyWheel - it's a gigantic ferris wheel with closed-in cars that take you up high enough to see the Falls and get a picture.

We arrived at our hotel just about supper time and walked down Clifton Hill to have supper at a Chinese Restaurant - where the food was very good.  Then we wandered over to the SkyWheel and decided to go for a ride once they turned the coloured lights on at the Falls.  And then, Poppa took some pictures from the top.

Those are the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side.  And here are the Rainbow Falls on the American side.  Both these shots were taken at the apex of the SkyWheel.  It was a beautiful ride - not just because of the Falls, but also the bright, coloured lights all over the area around us.

The next morning we were up and ready to go in good time.  We once again walked down Clifton Hill, only this time we stopped at a Tim Horton's - it had been a long time since we'd had Timmie's.  After a coffee and a donut, we were ready to hit the road again.  Since we were in Canada a day earlier than usual, and closer to home than usual, Poppa decided to take a drive through Niagara-on-the Lake.  The drive there was lovely.  The road winds along the river.

We drove past the hydroelectric plant where there is a huge dam.  They offered tours and Poppa was really wanting to go on a tour, but decided to save that for a summer trip.  Once again, we found a spot to pull off the road for some scenic pictures.

When we arrived at Niagara-on-the-Lake we saw fields and fields of grapevines...and some of the fields also had those new-fangled windmills strategically placed amoung the vines.

And eventually, we decided that our vacation was over and it was time to head home.  We arrived in due time and found that Kev-Inn had been taking excellent care of the flower while we were gone and they were in bloom to welcome us home.

We spent the rest of the week unpacking, arranging, putting away, checking appointments, running errands and cleaning up behind us.  Then on Friday, it turned out that Mommie had a day off work, so, of course, Poppa decided to go and visit Munchie.  Poppa found Munchie in the tubby.

Meanwhile, Uncle Shaun was still out looking for treasures that other people would overlook and Auntie Colleen was busily writing descriptions and supplying information regarding the photo.

Here is Auntie Colleen's description:

"Shaun found this dilapidated old building covered in great and fun art in Hillsdale. A sign on the building led to some research to discover it is what remains of Hillsdale Simcoe House, a hotel built in 1882. Now this website http://www.hillsdalesimcoehouse.com/ would indicate that attempts are being made to raise enough money to restore the building. I'm guessing the colourful posters are evidence of that. Judging by the neglect of the building and the website, I would say chances of succeeding are not good. Pity, as it was a lovely building and their diagram of the future restoration dream is fabulous."