Hello from Niagara Falls, Canada!
What a weekend! Yes still in Canada. Where did we leave off?
The economics of backpacking AND… video making? Combine to see me stay one more day in Toronto. Made a video for the Nomad Pod Hotel and they let me stay the night for free.
Off to Niagara and WOW there’s a lot more to do here than I thought, and that I would be willing to do. Boat ride: $54 (couldn’t take my luggage so I stowed it behind a bunch of trees); Hotel $70; Power Station $37; Journey Behind the Falls $37 (worth it because of the singing that later went on). Things are expensive, and there are no water fountains. Did find an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet for $12.99…coffee was extra at $3.99!
Wish me luck on my voyage to America!
And yes, my China visa debacle video is now live.
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Hope you have a great start of week!!
00:00 Niagara Arrival Update
00:51 Rainbow Bridge Nerves
03:09 Toronto Extra Day Recap
04:40 Food and City Diversity
06:34 China Return Pressure
09:01 Hostel Promo Video Hustle
13:20 Video Backlog Reality Check
15:25 Train to Niagara Plans Change
17:18 Budget Hotel on Canadian Side
20:31 Niagara Attractions and Costs
22:08 Luggage Problem at the Boat
23:35 Luggage and boat ride
26:01 Meeting fans and touring
26:44 Power station review
28:21 Niagara costs and packages
32:14 Behind the Falls letdown
35:00 Food water and city vibe
38:17 Travel timing and bridge
41:23 Hostel check-in fee panic
42:49 Wrap up and next episode
