Water, water everywhere....

Spent two days on a very aquatic theme. Bought a two week Amtrak pass to travel between NY, DC, Philly, Boston, etc. Then found that I can't get a train to Montreal until Tuesday so had to find other things to do after Boston.
Firstly headed right back across New York to Buffalo and on to Niagara Falls. Had planned to visit the falls from Toronto but had a gap to fill, so why not? Spectacular views but very very touristy. Think Victoria Falls was more impressive, mainly because without all the commercial crap around them, they seemed more natural. Managed to sneak into Canada for a couple of hours to get a view of the Horseshoe Falls (best part of Niagara and on the Canadian side: only 10% of the water goes over the American Falls, the rest belongs to Canada!!!!).

Can also report back that Buffalo is not quite as dull as previously thought - managed to find one whole street full of clubs, bars, and restaurants.

Now back in New York for another 3 nights so having to find new things to do here. Headed over to Long Island and Fire Island on Sunday to join the rest of Manhattan (supposedly). Actually it wasn't too crowded and I spent a delightful few hours at Ocean Beach. Beautiful sand, warm water, crashing surf (not up to professional stds but best so far!), and it was hot and sunny too.

Spent today back in the city just catching up on a few things that I didn't get around to last time: Staten Island Ferry, Strawberry Fields in Central Park (even is overall I'm not that fond of NY, I adore Central Park), and tonight I'm off to see a Yankees game.