#(the wind chill was between 10-15ºF that day)
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Bits & Bobs (Pt. 2)
Walked across to hit the New York side - which meant walking across the Rainbow Bridge... and crossing an international border on foot!
Three Sisters Islands was about as close as one was allowed to get on that side.
Apparently they close a lot off during the winter because of the freezing spray (seen in the middle photo).
The most expensive pair of eggs (and accoutrements) I'll ever eat; ice-crusted bushes at the brink; and the Brits love a plinth.
#caught the monument on the way out#(may have muttered some American gloating re: War of 1812)#I *hope* I never have more expensive eggs#you'll see why they cost so much later#I get the ice is problematic#but this is one of the natural wonders of the world#they should have figured out how to make it accessible year-round#they've already set up the exploitation#they might as well use it#Niagara Falls should be a 24/7/365 destination#everyone should see it if at all possible#(the wind chill was between 10-15ºF that day)#(and they have barely any buildings open?)#(and the trolley's not running)#(mightn't people need a quicker - and possibly warmer - way to get around?)#(and places to duck into - and maybe buy warm beverages and snacks - *particularly* at this time of year?)#(but no - nothing open)#(I'm sure the justification is that there aren't enough people)#(but they're all on the Canadian side)#(because that's where the action is)#anyway#very annoyed with New York#that was a long cold slog#and I didn't get to do any of the really good stuff#but I did get to walk across a border#not an easy thing to do around here!#my photos#free life
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