Monday, July 31, 2006
Day 43 - Niagara Falls, NY - July 31st - Rest Day
Weather: Sunny, 90s HumidLocation: Niagara Falls
Miles per day: N/A
Average miles per hour: N/A
Elevation climb: N/A
Blizzards/Ice Cream to date: 31 (Oreo Cheesecake 7/10)
Flat Tires to date: 1
A wonderful day of rest and relaxation! Conditioned to wake up early, I was out for a walk on Goat Island at 6:30 AM. Goat Island is so named for the sole goat that survived a severe winter in the 1800s. On the American side, its great viewing for the American Falls/Bridal Falls (176 feet tall, brink 1060) and the Horseshoe Falls (167 Feet and Brink 2600 feet) as you can get very close and feel the power of the water. Although, the most scenic views are from Canada.
A group went on the Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds tour. I figured I have biked in rain quite a few times on this trip, I didn't need to get any closer !
The big surprise of the day came when Larry , a self-supported rider rode up right in front of us at the falls. We had met him originally in Manitowac, WI taking the ferry to Luddington. 
Many spent the day sight seeing, viewing our progress to date, catching up on laundry and even window decorating!
