Chicago, Illinois

When we said we were on our way to Chicago, we were really spurred on by the many encouraging comments we got, like "Do you have a gun yet?" and "Let me know if you need any cash when your wallet gets stolen". Well, we survived to tell the tale and our experience made it easily our favourite city of the whole trip so far! Located on the far south side of Lake Michigan, Chicago was the last stop on our tour of the Great Lakes...

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"How Many Candles You Burnin' ?"

By the time we left the I-80 just short of the Illinois state line after making the long journey from Buffalo to the opposite end of Lake Erie, I wasn't entirely sure the back end of the RV was even still attached.  It was one of the most poorly maintained roads I've ever driven on and to make matters worse, it's a toll road, so I paid for the privilege of getting thrown around the cab like a crash test dummy. I'm fairly susceptible...

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I Can't Get No Sleep!

Since Adam has been doing such a grand job of describing in such witty detail our triumphs and hiccups thus far, I have taken a complete back seat from the blog and given myself the title of chief photographer and Facebook uploader... which I can just about manage!  Although my "back seat" assistance does also extend to the driving, much to Adam's annoyance! However, recently there have been a few requests for a blog update from...

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Eternal Flame Falls - Buffalo, New York

The day after Niagara we went in search of a much less well known but equally intriguing natural wonder.  On the outskirts of Buffalo, NY in Chestnut Ridge Park is a very unique waterfall.  It's unusual because in a small crevice behind the waterfall, a flame around half a metre high constantly burns bright enough for anyone who makes the hike to the base of the falls to see in day or night. The flame in Eternal Flame...

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Niagara Falls, Ontario

What better way to re-enter the USA than via one of the busiest border crossings around?  Still, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to cram our camera's memory stick full of the many breathtaking views offered by Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls comprises three distinct waterfalls:  Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side and American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls on the US side.  Most people (Canadian and American) will tell...

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