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We made it to Niagara Falls! Yesterday evening we were blighted with a severe weather warning as the tail end of the horrendous storms that had hit the South made their presence felt! We lost electricity during the night and the nearby river rose dramatically, but by morning things looked a lot calmer, and brighter. We drove west across Upper New York State and soon found ourselves in comparatively 'big-sky' country, but with some pretty hefty cross-winds!

A self-imposed detour through several small, neat, towns added some time to the journey, but it was worth it. We arrived at 'Rainbow Bridge' and the Canadian border and then participated in a'Quick-Fire' round of questions, initiated by the Immigration Official.....fortunately, we passed! We soon arrived at our lodgings, a fab suite in the 'Embassy Suites', which overlooks both Falls.....what can I say?!

We braved the fierce wind and took a stroll around the local hotels and casinos, taking in great views of the Falls as we wandered.

Returning to base, we went to the Manager's complimentary drinks reception and then had dinner at a table overlooking the Falls. (Fortunately, unlike the Royal Wedding, 'casual' is de rigour here!!) Still haunted by 'nostalgia' I've picked another fleeting memory of the past that we heard earlier today and which reminded me of my first electric guitar!!