Our second very wet experience at Niagara Falls was called 'Cave of the Winds' (see note in comments below) and involved taking a lift down 170 feet to the bottom of the Niagara Gorge.
From the path which ran alongside the river, this was our view back towards the Horseshoe Falls and the Canadian side of the river.
We were heading for a wooden staircase with a series of platforms, built at the side of the American Falls. The water was rushing past us - and much of the spray and splash straight over us!
It soon became obvious why we had been issued not only with waterproof ponchos but also special rubber sandals. We were carrying our shoes in a plastic bag!
As we climbed, the noise of the water got louder and the splashing stronger, until we reached the 'hurricane deck', where all hope of keeping anything dry was lost.
David decided this would be a good place for a photo and I was gradually backed into the water..
Two freshwater rinses in one day, what more could I ask for?
Both last days you took gorgeous pictures! Not a good idea to got to the hair salon the day before!!!
ReplyDeleteThe name Cave of the Winds for this attraction dates back to 1834 when the first visitors were taken into a cave behind Bridal Veil Falls - the right hand part of the American Falls where the water does indeed fall like a veil. The cave collapsed and the tour now only takes place on the outside using wooden steps which are removed each winter. Apparently the 'winds' reference is to the fact that the wind across these falls can be up to 60+ mph on the 'hurricane deck'!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fantastic tour. Fresh water yes but probably best not to think where it has travelled before reaching the falls......
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