Canadian falls

Wednesday6th to Thursday 7th August

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August 8th 2008
Well A full day at Niagra started early. It is a little tacky but the view is magnificant. We think we saw an otter tucking into a fish breafast above the falls. At 11 we went to queue for the maid of the mist. Minutes later we were a few feet away from the falls and being gently soaked. The water was strangely warm but we were very close. the sound was amazing and we could see the sun glisten ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more