Maid of the Mist

The high point of a first visit, is a trip aboard the Maid of the Mist. These boats take you to pretty close to the falls. In spite of the complimentary blue raincoat one is usually soaked after the approximately 10 minute trip. Ronald didn't feel like taking it, and I have taken it several times already, so I acquiesced, although I do feel a bit guilty about not pushing harder. After all, he is here only once, and will quite probably never come back to Niagara. This is for most people a once in a lifetime experience.