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Tues 16th: Went to see the falls! Parked in the park-n-ride, and took the bus down to the Horseshoe Falls. Walked down to the American Falls and took the Maid of the Mist boat ride – everyone enjoyed it, even Jonathan! We walked back and up the hill to the Imax theater, and watched the movie about Niagara, very cool, one of the best Imax movies I’ve seen, I guess especially as we’d just been there. We went to have dinner, as it turned out a tightrope walker went between two hotels right where we were eating, so we had a ringside seat. Then we went back down to the falls to see them after dark with the lights on, and then back on the bus to the campsite.
Wed 17th: Packed up and headed back across the border. We spent our $10 or so in leftover Canadian change on a bunch of Cadbury’s chocolate, but somehow we managed to choke it down. Drove over on I-90 to Schenectady, found a Cinnabon with no Cinnabons, found a beautiful campsite right next to the Mohawk river - our site is maybe 100 ft from the bank. Toasted marshmallows and told stories by the campfire.

So, it was interesting going to Canada and seeing the differences, eh? The accent, noticeably different despite just crossing a river, the prices, noticeably higher - $3.10+ for a gallon of diesel, $50+ for a night at a campsite ($23 tonight in NY). But then, what price would you pay to be able to buy Weetabix, Chocolate Digestives, and maple-flavored Cadbury’s chocolate, listen to CBC Radio 1, and see that view of the Falls? Priceless!

Thu 18th: Richard went to Benet Labs - the place where they make big guns for the DoD – a lot of tank cannons and bigger. Serious metalworking. In the evening we went out with some GE folks to eat, a park for the kids to play, and watched an outdoor concert, which just happened to be a praise and worship band. An excellent evening.
Fri 19th: Richard had a good time visiting GE and seeing old friends and making new.
Sat 20th: Traveled over to Connecticut and found a park near the coast by New Haven.
Sun 21st: Had a frustrating time trying to go to church in Cheshire, failing to find the church… Spent the afternoon swimming at the lovely swimming pond at the park, maybe 300ft across. Elizabeth was very pleased that she managed to swim all the way to the fountain in the center and back.