Canada

We left some lovely new friends in Oneida the other night; after a few dinners and lunches out together and discussions about politics, American vs Aussie cars, American vs Aussie beer, US vs Aussie slang and the state, value and economy of the world in general, we think we have cemented very happy relationships. (Oh and a discussion on the merits of key lime pie...mmmmmm)
The mansion house where we stayed was fantastic, the first night there I slept the best I have on the whole trip.....when I got to the library the next day they told me other people have told them the place is sooo haunted and sooo full of spirits and sooo scary...think they knew I wasn't to be trifled with with my brain overload. :)
If you're planning a trip to the US I do encourage you to go to smalltown America, off the beaten track and visit these beautiful places...
I took Martin to a "friendly's" eatery, known for ice cream. I'm sure he'll fill you in.
So from Oneida through some more little towns to Utica NY and we got an Amtrak train over the border to Toronto to visit a family friend we haven't seen for a number of years...
What can we say about Toronto?? It's very modern and glass...but we only saw it for a few minutes.....then came home with Mary; who has been reading the blog and stocked up on gluten free food for me, bless her. :)
First stop today - and all day - was Niagara falls.
Awesome awesome awesome.
People have asked me what the highlight of the trip was...now I know.."behind the falls"...actually going behind the waterfall of Niagara. Walking through the tunnels under the water rushing over the cliff...50 million gallons a minute..having to yell over the noise of the water...standing within metres of the powerful rush of water as it crashes over...being drenched by the splashes of the water...it took my breath away. Is it unusual that my favourite thing wasn't man made? I think not.
And highlight!!! I got a slice of key lime pie to convince myself it is THE best dessert in the whole world...after creme brulee...and chocolate...and..oh well it's in my top five desserts.