I had hoped to hit the road south west today but its miserable outside so I make the most of a day indoors planning and researching the next part of the journey.

The friendly hostel owner Patrick recommends I trek along the Niagara River from the grotto to the whirlpool. I spend the morning on the river banks and get to see my first chipmunk as well as some snakes.

Mark who I met last night had hired a red Mustang convertible in the US and drove Route 66 and then to Niagara. He is bored of driving so hands me and Sammy the keys. Cruising up the Niagara Park Way with the top down and Daft Punk drifting from the stereo - today is a good day. Mark wants to go in a helicopter over the falls and tells us to take the car and pick him up latter on. More cruising then. After picking mark up we head to the falls to go on The Maid Of...

Im up at 6:30 and after packing up the bike and getting sorted I hit the road around 9. Destination Niagara. The bike cruises at 110 on the highway and in no time we're in Niagara On The Lake. Lunch at smugglers cove an then a quick walk around the historic town including the old Apothecary. Jumping on the scenic Niagara Park Way I'm reminded of Margaret River as I pass beautiful vineyards. Arriving at ACBB hostel they give me a warm welcome and manage to...