Day 1 to Niagara: Rain, flat tires, rain, nutella pizza, rain

After a long train trip we arrived in Buffalo around 9:30 a.m. We retrieved our bikes and proceeded to get ready to ride. From the first moments we were riding in a light rain.  Though it continued to rain on and off all day, the temperature was warm so we were comfortable, though soggy.  

We had a nice ride through Buffalo and found the Peace Bridge without difficulty.  It's a long walk across the bridge--no riding--but also exhilarating.

Once in Canada, most of our ride was on very quiet roads or bike paths along the water.  We found a little restaurant for a break in the afternoon.  What should be on the menu but Nutella Pizza.  Of course we had to try it.

Shortly after we left the restaurant, Sandy had a flat tire.  After we fixed it we proceeded to our night's lodging in Niagara without incident--that is until we arrived.  The office was closed with a note on the door.  After no answer at the posted numbers, Chris and Deb headed to the VFW to track down the manager.  We got a tip from one of the lodgers that he was there.  While they were trying to find him, Sandy and I searched for alternate lodging.  We found a nice little place just around the corner.   Deb and Chris found the manager,  although he was actually the maintenance man.  The motel was closed for renovation, so we headed to the second place which was quite nice.  The manager even brought us fresh fruit.  Sometimes it's better that your original plan didn't work out.

We ate dinner at a local restaurant and finished our first day with  poutine.  I think it is Canada's version of cheesy fries which I don't care for either!






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