Toronto/Boston Road Trip Part Two: Cincinnati, Buffalo, Niagara Falls

After some hiking in Kentucky, we headed north. Michael's father used his hotel points to book a room for us in Buffalo so we wouldn't have to camp in the cold and rain. As we drove across the Kentucky border into Ohio, we decided to stop in Cincinnati to stretch our legs after having faced some horrible traffic. I had never been to Cincinnati before but I really liked the river and the bridges. We parked right near the river and wandered around (somewhat aimlessly) until we stumbled upon a park and some food. After a lengthy break, we piled back into the car and trekked toward Buffalo. 

I immediately collapsed on the bed in our hotel room, only rising for a much needed shower. The next morning, I decided that I needed to stay back and work on my 20 page research paper, which was due the next day and so far consisted of one sentence. I stuck around with the group in Buffalo only long enough to score some free hummus and chips from a promotional food truck for Sabra (which was AMAZING, especially because they had a ton of delicious toppings to choose from), play with puppies in the park that were up for adoption, and buy some infamous sponge candy from a local candy shop. Sponge candy is virtually indescribable, but I will try my best. It is somewhat hard to bite into at first but it melts in your mouth instantaneously. So good and highly recommended. After I finished my candy, I was dropped off at a Starbucks near the border on the US side. I worked through three cups of coffee, a blueberry muffin, over 100 pages of research readings, and about 12 or so pages of my own work. 

When we finally crossed into Canada, Michael circled Niagara Falls for my benefit. I had been before when I was younger, so I didn't feel too bad about having missed it and I was glad that I didn't hold anyone else back from enjoying their time there. We headed toward Toronto, facing heavy traffic and pouring rain. I tried to work on my paper in the car but I was starting to feel car sick because of the stop-and-go traffic combined with novice stick shift drivers (no one stalled out in traffic, thank goodness). When we reached Toronto, we headed to Michael's uncle's house to pick up keys to his aunt's apartment, where we were staying. She was out of town and generous enough to let us stay at her place regardless. He gave us great advice on what to do and see, especially where to eat. 

Events occurred: April 27-28, 2013