Both Collins and David wanted to top off their propane tanks, and Collins found a place yesterday where they sold propane, but the sign said they didn't open until 9:00 so we did not plan on an early start. And we all needed to top off our fuel tanks, assuming gas in Canada would be a lot higher. We left the campground about 9:30, but it was about 10:15 by the time we all got the fueling done. It was nice this morning, in the 60s, moving on up to the 70s by afternoon. As we neared the border crossing, we crossed the beautiful Niagara River.
We had to pay a $14.00 toll to cross the border. For some reason, the border guard decided our RV needed to be inspected, or searched, or whatever, so while our traveling companions were able to pull on through, we had to pull off and let the border patrol people (3) search our coach, while we were asked to step over to the building and wait outside. That process probably took about 20 minutes, but they finally returned our passports and sent us on our way. So we entered Ontario about 11:15. 
We drove through a couple of towns, and followed Lucille right to our campground, outside of Niagara Falls, Ontario. We are right on the river, and Mazie and I walked over to it after we got set up. The campground is a little soggy from all the rain around here, but otherwise, it is a nice grassy, shady spot.
After we all had a sandwich for lunch, we headed to the Falls to get information for tomorrow. David opted out of this little trip, he had a headache and was going to lie down for a while. The road takes us right alongside the falls, but all of the information areas charged to park in them, usually $20. We finally stopped at a gift shop and got a little information, but not what we needed. So we went on our drive a way further, passing this beautiful Flower Clock that Collins had mentioned.
Then we found a fruit stand, but their prices were pretty high so we didn't buy anything, and Marilyn and Mazie only bought a little. It all looked good, though.
Strawberries were $32.00 a case (not sure what they called the "case", that's my word); cherries were $15 and $10 a basket, and apples were $6.99 a basket. All Canadian money, so it should be about 20% less in American dollars.
We drove into the town of Clifton Hills looking for a Visitor Center, but the one we found only had brochures, no person staffing a counter, so we still don't have the information we need for tomorrow. They sell an "Adventure Pass" here like on the U.S. side, for 4 attractions for $54.95. That includes the boat ride and a movie, which we aren't too interested in doing again, but we haven't found out what the other attractions cost as single tickets, "Just Behind the Falls" and the "White Water Walk." And, of course, there is the bus transportation to deal with.
We finally headed back to camp. We are thinking we will drive back to the Walmart to pick up a few things, and the M&M girls think they might need a mini SD card to get their Canadian information to come on their GPS, so I don't think we are in for the night yet. And I need to go find a wifi to get this posted.
Well, we weren't done with our day yet. We (the 5 of us, David stayed home again, smart guy) did, in fact, drive in to Walmart, then over next door to McDonalds to get on their wifi. But their wifi didn't work, so we ate, and wasted an hour there, then decided to find the local library. With Lucille's help, we did find it, and passed right by a large Visitor Center, the one we were supposed to find while ago. Apparently, we turned the wrong way, but we don't even know if we were on the right road when we turned. Oh well, we know where it is tomorrow.
We got to the library at 7:35, and it closes at 8:00. Mazie is rapidly downloading the Garmin updates, with Joe over her shoulder, Marilyn is at another table doing the same thing. I'm sure they will be running us out of here momentarily. They just announced the 10-minute warning, so I'm outa here!
Rain is predicted again for tomorrow, so we will have to wait and see what we accomplish tomorrow. We are here until Thursday, so we have a few options.
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