Day 8--Onto Niagara Falls!

We get up and the kids decided to hang out at the dock on the pond while I pack up.  I hear a male voice talking by the kids.  I peer over at them and the old man mowing his camp area in the picture, is sitting on the bench and talking with the kids.  I had a conversation with him yesterday and he is a cute, lonely guy.  His wife passed away 17 months ago to the day.  He was quite a chatterbox with me yesterday, having to excuse myself after a while.  Anyways, he was chatting it up with the kids, keeping them busy while I packed up.  We were finally ready to go, heading for Niagara Falls.  It was 4 hours away, but took a bit longer--it was actually quite difficult to find.  We had to go through town, and had to find the US side vs following the signs to the Canadian side.  We finally made it, and wow what a rush.  The water was moving so fast it creeped me out, seeing the power of the water.  The kids were amazed as well, and enjoyed the gusts of mist blowing off the water.  Down below at the bottom of the falls, were ships that were going out to tour near the falls.  We almost went on one, but Ian seemed a little hesitant and we did need to get on with our drive.  We still had a few hours ahead of us, to get to Syracuse, NY, in order to cut down our drive tomorrow to 6 hours instead of 9 hours.  Here are some pictures:

 

 

 

 

We ended our sightseeing with some ice cream overlooking the falls!

As we were driving to Niagara Falls, I had a huge epiphany!  I was reviewing my life and all the experiences, good and bad, and could relate each experience as a stepping stone to this moment right now.  I could pick out each phase of my life and piece it all together like a puzzle laid out on a table, to make a complete picture.  A map that explained each experience and the necessity of each moment, that led up to life right now, allowing this experience to happen.  All the waiting and discomfort was all necessary to make this experience so amazing and possible.  It was so comforting and complete.  I felt like this epiphany completed my trip as it comes to an end.  The whole experience was absolutely perfect in every aspect.  Every so often I have an "aha" moment and this was one of those times, changing my perspective.  I know that all of this exists, but when I experience it wholly and completely, it confirms that my path in life is so right and so pure, without fear or questioning.  Live in the moment and let the future unfold!  Tomorrow is our final day and we will land in New Hampshire!  A few days ago, I was not ready to enter back into the world of reality, but I am now done with driving and living out of my car.  I think the kids are ready as well to be more grounded.  I will be writing a final blog of our day tomorrow in the next day or so to complete my journey.  I now need to go to bed, so I can be fresh to do the final 6 hours tomorrow.  Thank you to all of you that have been reading my blog and supporting me along the way.  It has helped me to get across the country.  Until tomorrow.........