Travels in the 2nd half

There are some destinations that spark this kind of discussion between The Amazing Ms D. and myself. Ms D. - Are you really sure that you want to go there? Me – It’s amazing. Ms D. – But there will be huge crowds! Me – It’s worth it! Ms D. – But it is so touristy! Me – Trust me, it’ll be great. Niagara Falls is exactly that kind of destination. Crowded, touristy, hot, and so amazing that you put up with all of it. For those who have never been, The Niagara Falls are three water falls in the Niagara River along the U.S./Canadian border. There are the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side and the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls on the U.S. side of the border. These are huge cascades, the Horseshoe Falls are 57m (188ft) tall and 790 m (2600ft) wide. The American Falls are about 30 m (100ft) tall and 320 m (1060 ft.) wide. Together they have the largest water flow of any set of falls in the world. But those are just numbers. These falls really have to ...