Monday, June 13, 2005
Day 17: Niagara Falls (Canada) to Cleveland (USA)
June 12: Okay, so had breakfast at the Denny's next door before heading along the Rainbow Bridge into the USA. Some of us claimed the taxes on our receipts (we only heard about this yesterday but luckily I had kept most of my receipts), before clearing immigration. Heard the day song, like we do every morning, while driving along Lake Erie. This morning, we drove through New York state, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Arrived in Cleveland around lunchtime and spent over three hours at the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. A must for anyone who comes here. Lots to see, lots of fun! There was information on the people who influenced rock 'n' roll in the early days, exhibitions on Elvis Presley, The Beatles, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, teenage stars (eg Britney Spears, Hanson, New Kids on the Block), a video on the hall of fame inductees since 1986, and a huge amount of memorabilia - costumes, guitars, album covers, just to name a few.
Had a brief glimpse at the shore front before rushing to get to the hotel. Shame about having 2 hours free time there as it would have been nice to stay at the museum longer or walk along the lakeside.
Hey Adge, I am finally here - you're right, there isn't much to see.
Our group dinner was at an all-you-can-eat buffet, and the night was very relaxing, spent playing cards downstairs in our hotel. (I caught up on my washing, diary and phonecalls too.)
ps. Happy Queen's Birthday to all of you Down Under.
Arrived in Cleveland around lunchtime and spent over three hours at the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. A must for anyone who comes here. Lots to see, lots of fun! There was information on the people who influenced rock 'n' roll in the early days, exhibitions on Elvis Presley, The Beatles, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, teenage stars (eg Britney Spears, Hanson, New Kids on the Block), a video on the hall of fame inductees since 1986, and a huge amount of memorabilia - costumes, guitars, album covers, just to name a few.
Had a brief glimpse at the shore front before rushing to get to the hotel. Shame about having 2 hours free time there as it would have been nice to stay at the museum longer or walk along the lakeside.
Hey Adge, I am finally here - you're right, there isn't much to see.
Our group dinner was at an all-you-can-eat buffet, and the night was very relaxing, spent playing cards downstairs in our hotel. (I caught up on my washing, diary and phonecalls too.)
ps. Happy Queen's Birthday to all of you Down Under.
# posted by mishij @ 7:33 AM 
