Monday, October 10, 2011

We've toured by Car, Boat, Plane and now by Train (Part 1)


We were able to remove two items from our "Bucket List"  on our most recent trip.  We went to Niagara Falls and we traveled there by train. 
Our Amtrak journey started out in Greenville, SC at 11:00 pm in a sleeper car.  We arrived at Penn Station in New York City the next afternoon at 1:45.  After changing trains, we departed Penn Station at 3:45 pm arriving in Buffalo, NY just after midnight.  The train trip was unique and enlightening on what seems to be a very common way of travel for the residents of the Northeast.
While at Niagara Falls, the weather was perfect for enjoying all that the Falls offer.  Our view of the Falls was incredible from the all glass "Sheraton on the Falls" located on the Canadian side.  We would fall asleep at night with our large window open, listening to the roar of the water.
For the trip home, we chose the 2 hour flight over the 24 hour train ride!




Gail enjoying coffee in her Amtrak roomette




Dining Car




George Washington bridge over the Hudson River




Newark, NJ  housing






Watching the board in Penn Station for the track # you'll depart from





New York City St. just above Penn Station





Connecting with another train in Albany, NY





Hooked up and ready to go

We've toured by Car, Boat, Plane and now by Train (Part 2)



Looking across to Canada





Sheraton on the Falls




View of park and Falls from our room




Falls from our room




Small rainbow created in the mist from the Falls




The "Maid of the Mist" gives you a close-up experience with the Falls



Approaching the base on the "Maid of the Mist"


Cases of disposable raincoats issued as you board the boat


Lots of water blowing across the roadway from the Falls