June 15

The second my eyes opened, I went and looked out the window. We had not been able to see anything when we checked in because it was dark and pouring rain. Lo and behold, there was Niagara Falls in all its savage glory. We had an amazing view from our room and I just sat and soaked it up for quite a while.

When the guys got up, we had breakfast and headed out for our day at the Falls. It was raining lightly and pretty foggy but we were determined to enjoy the day anyway. Nothing can prepare you for the amazing glory of Niagara Falls. Nothing. I love waterfalls but this one deserves its reputation - it surpasses your dreams. We continued to walk along Niagara Falls Parkway stopping every few minutes to soak up more beauty. We eventually made our way down to the dock of the Hornblower Cruise - the catamaran that takes you alongside Bridal Veil Falls and up to base of the huge Horseshoe Falls. We got the rain ponchos they give everyone - you get soaked from the mist of the falls - and boarded. What an experience. Being at the base of the Falls makes you a part in a whole different way. The thundering power of the Falls is mind-blowing, awe-inspiring, magnificent and needs more adjectives I don't own. Just wow.

After our cruise, we went to a 4D movie about the Falls. It was made for kids but fun anyway. We got even more wet as the 4D part of this movie meant you "felt" the experience. It simulated going over the Falls - not terribly real but still entertaining.

We walked back from to our hotel and ate an early dinner. Afterwards, we did something we have not had the opportunity to do this whole vacation. We sat in the hot tub! Not one hotel until now had a hot tub. Our bodies needed this and it felt great.

We headed up to our room and continued to enjoy watching the Falls. The weather cleared up and we actually got to see the Falls under the blue sky. Awesome. After it grew dark, David and I headed out again - Avi decided to stay back - and walked along the Falls. They are illuminated at night with amazing multicolored lights and we wanted a chance to see it up close. Knowing the chances are good that I may not see the Falls again, I wanted to soak up as much as I could. It was wonderful sharing it with David. We finally got back to the hotel at about midnight and crawled into bed. It will be an early morning tomorrow.