2012 Harley Trip - Day 2
Made it to Niagara Falls before the crowds and we were awed by the beauty and power. Crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and headed north toward Lake Ontario. We paralleled the Niagara River again on the American side.
We followed the water and then entered the strangest section of highway we've ever been on. It was called the Lake Ontario State Parkway. It is a four lane divided highway and we weren't sure why it is even there. Over the entire stretch of twenty miles we saw maybe 10 vehicles on both sides combined. We were actually getting worried that something bad had happened (the Rapture?!?)...one thing is for sure about it, it had to be one of the worst road surfaces we've ever ridden on. Maybe that is why no one uses it! It certainly was nothing like the Canadian roads from yesterday.
We continued on to our destination of Aurora, NY and arrived around 12:30. We had lunch, walked around and then headed off to one of the highlights of Catherine's trip, MacKenzie-Childs. It is just up the road and a picturesque spot. Catherine spent some time shopping and I spent the time staying out of the way. It is pretty overwhelming.
We checked in and spent the remainder of the day relaxing and actually enjoyed a brief rain / thunder shower that cooled things off. It is really low key here, in a good way, of course.
Tomorrow off to tour the Finger Lakes region.
