After my last update the weather closed in, the snow came in full force and we ended up getting stranded in New York for an extra night! No 14 hour bus journey, instead a cheap flight a day later. Who could complain?!
Landed in Toronto to a very 'intimate' hostel. By 'intimate' I mean I could stroke the person in the next bed's face without really having to stretch... only downside was snoring and coughing, meaning not much sleep was had but I accepted a compromise of free waffles for breakfast every morning.
The city was friendly and inviting but SO cold trudging about in the snow. Particularly as our main entertainment was watching people ice skate.. better than you've been framed.
Met some crazy people, decided on taking their advice on our last morning to attend a bluegrass brunch. Unlimited food and a live band for $14 dollars. Amazing. If any of you find yourselves in Toronto go to the Dakota Tavern. Don't even hesitate!
Snipey found herself occupied by a new sport of 'cross country skiing'.. basically involved sliding along the pavement much to the guy behind's disgust.. comedy gold!
Niagara Falls was the venue of choice for New Years Eve, the falls themselves were amazing, it was a shame to find 'Blackpool' had moved in next to them. Tacky cannot even begin to describe it. Again SO cold. So cold my hair froze! Great atmosphere on the night surrounded by 65,000 people and what could go wrong with a bit of Nelly Furtado..
Currently in Buffalo killing time before our next move. Painfully cold here.. it's proved to be a ghost town!
Despite all, I can now say I've eaten Buffalo wings in Buffalo however Buffalo's don't actually have wings... who knew?!!
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