What can be forgotten?

Early coach booked to ensure plenty of time at the falls. Thus an early departure from the hotel. Jetlag ensured that, that early start was fairly easy - waking up at 2 but feeling 7. Free shuttle to the airport & the first of many Tim Hortons for breakie. Located the coach stop and on departure found that we'd be at the falls in 90 mins - "pretty darn good" apparently. Considering this is a local attraction to Toronto, that is a measure of how big Canada is. Badly chosen seats in front of a narky 2 year old & a lazy father. A promised cookie didn't help the grizzler when mum offered a banana. Wished the headphones hadn't been packed. The coach dumped at a park & ride out of town - just had to get to the falls now. It seemed without the water bottle - left on the coach. Dashed back in the hope the coach hadn't gone & the bottle was there. Lucked out for once - phew. Another free shuttle into town & another footie conversation, this time with a Celtic fan. At the visitor centre & just had to find a way to the hotel - either a funicular short cut or a dog leg walk. No choice. Still a bit of a hike. An ice machine at the hotel made up for not being able to check in. At least we could dump the bags. Now to the falls. The cruise was booked for 2.30 and it was a case of seeing what else was available. Plenty of views of the falls along the promenade. Stopped at the "Behind the falls" attraction & there was no queue so opted for that. Left tunnel dry, right tunnel wet. Right was the foot of the falls and it was indeed wet. Behind the falls was impressive if only to feel the power of the falls under your feet. Negotiated the endless gift shop & off to get royally soaked on a boat.Read more