Chapter 527 The Great Falls and the Book Sale
Grill the fish in tin foil, fry the steak, fry the eggs, and then use the remaining butter to cook the chopped broccoli, and pair it with the local specialty fruit wine, it’s simple After all, this is a dinner in the wild, so we can’t expect more.
Under the moonlight, a mermaid was swimming in the cool lake water. Jack sat by the lake, watching the graceful body rise and fall, and his heart gradually became hot.
The water in the lake was too cold, and the mermaid was naked. Jack was worried that she would freeze, so he decisively chose to jump into the lake to save the beauty.
However, the mermaid didn't seem to appreciate it. She might have thought that this guy was not well-intentioned and struggled desperately when he fell into the hands of the thief.
The lake water rippled under the moonlight, and the waves beat the pebbles on the shore rhythmically, making a splashing sound, until a mournful cry broke the tranquility of the night.
Jack picked up the limp Hannah, stood up from the water, and walked ashore step by step. It was pitch black at night, and although there was moonlight, swimming at night was still very dangerous. He almost got cramps. Drowning?
Hannah's face was still red. It seemed that the fruit wine she drank at dinner made her still drunk. She leaned softly on her lover, squeezing the mountain into a hill.
The two of them just cuddled next to the campfire, chatting for a while, until each other's bodies became hot again. The birds in the forest were very unlucky tonight. From time to time they would Will be startled by strange movements.
After a silent night, he slept until noon the next day, packed up his tent and hit the road again. Jack drove the Firebird to Niagara Falls, which is located between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
The water from Lake Erie flows from here through the Niagara River into Lake Ontario and then into the North Atlantic, forming three waterfalls of different sizes on the way.
These three waterfalls are collectively called Niagara Falls. Two of them, one large and one small, are located in the United States, but the largest horseshoe-shaped waterfall is located in Canada because the angle on the American side is too bad and there is almost no entertainment. facilities, so Jack chose to cross the Rainbow Bridge directly.
Transiting between the United States and Canada is more convenient than the US-Mexico border. Just show your passport. Due to the different drinking age limits between the two countries, college students from the United States often go to Canada to drink.
Entering Niagara Park, there is an old hydropower station with a history of more than a hundred years, which has now been converted into a museum. When you enter it, you can see a long series of old-fashioned generating units at first sight.
Take the elevator down to the ground more than 50 meters deep, walk through a nearly 700-meter tunnel that was transformed from the original water inlet of the power station, and then reach the observation deck. From here, you can see the entire Niagara Falls. Close your eyes.
Looking to the left from here, you can also see the equally huge but slightly less powerful American Falls in the distance and a very mini waterfall sandwiched between two large waterfalls.
This small waterfall also has a very romantic name, called Bridal Veil. In Jack’s impression, it seems that small waterfalls in many places around the world have similar names.
While walking in the tunnel, you can vaguely hear the rumbling sound of water coming from the distance. When you come to the entrance of the tunnel, the sound is suddenly amplified and becomes deafening, and the air is also filled with thick water vapor. , giving people the illusion of being suffocated. This is the water mist that comes with the wind and is splashed by the waterfall.
From time to time, cruise ships packed with people pass by on the river and stop in the middle of the lake surrounded by horseshoe-shaped waterfalls. The splashing water turns all the passengers on the boat into drowned rats.
Jack noticed an interesting detail. The passengers on the ship were wearing orange life jackets from the Canadian cruise ship, while those wearing blue life jackets were from the American cruise ship.
Hannah hates physical contact with the opposite sex (except for beating people), and Jack also doesn't like to be crowded in crowds (except for beautiful women), so the two did not choose to take a cruise, but stood on the observation deck farther away to enjoy the beautiful scenery. .
I heard that there is a light show at the waterfall at night, but it doesn't seem to happen every day. Jack checked for a long time but couldn't find out why. After leaving the old hydropower station, he chose to turn left directly into Waterfall City.
You can still see the stunning waterfall from here, but just one street away are various commercial entertainment facilities. Hannah is very interested in the huge Ferris wheel standing on the shore.
Watching the Great Falls from the towering Ferris wheel is a completely different scenery.
After spending one night in a hotel in Canadian Falls, the two of them were ripped off by the prices in the tourist area and drove back to New York the next day. On the way, they took a trip around the Finger Lakes and along the Cayuga. I went around the Lake Wine District and brought back two boxes of white wine made from Riesling grapes.
White wine rich in sourness and sweetness is a good table wine and a good helper for Western cuisine, especially when used in seafood stews, which can effectively enhance the aroma and increase the layering.
On the last night of the vacation, Jack put on an expensive custom-made suit and attended a book signing reception with Hannah, who was wearing a sexy black evening dress.
Alexis invites them to attend the book signing of her father, the famous detective story writer and master of suspense, Rick Cassel. "So, even if you are attending the party, you still haven't given up on your homework, right? I really hope to have a well-behaved and sensible daughter like you in the future."
Jack In the corner of the bar, I found Alexis hiding there holding her textbook.
"Hi, long time no see, uncle, uh, Jack." The little girl's face showed two sweet dimples, so cute that she wanted to be pinched gently.
"Oh, don't let me hear that title starting with U again, otherwise the beauty next to me will be sad." Jack waved his finger at her and then introduced.
“This is Hannah, my partner, and this is Alexis Rogers, the ideal daughter for every father in the country.”
Alexi There was a blush on Si's face, and she was a little embarrassed to be praised, but the two beauties hit it off immediately, and they gave a kiss to each other affectionately, and started talking softly.
"Hey, handsome guy, maybe this little beauty is a little inappropriate in age for you, but I think the two of us seem to be just right."
An older lady who looked to be in her 60s but still wore heavy makeup and dressed as dazzlingly as a female star came from the side, leaned against the bar and gave Jack a wink.
"Grandma, this is Uncle John's friend, Jack, whom we mentioned before." Alexis' face turned red, as if she was ashamed of her elders' disrespect for the elderly.
"Shh! Keep your voice down, honey, I still hope to meet my Mr. Right at the party." The older lady rolled her eyes at Alexis angrily, and then took the initiative He held out his hand to Jack.
"John told me about you before I could thank you for saving our little sweetheart."
Jack quickly stretched out his hand to shake her hand, "Actually, I should have done it a long time ago I came to apologize, Mrs. Rogers, if it weren’t for me, Alexis would not be in danger.”
"Oh, don't say that. You are a hero. I have seen you on TV. You are a big star of the FBI, right?" The older lady waved a hand in front of her face.
"Also, please call me Martha. Have you ever considered becoming a movie star? Your image and temperament are simply perfect, based on my years of experience in the industry."
"Mom, this person in front of you is my future colleague." A big face that was much younger than the old rookie John Nolan appeared in front of everyone. As he spoke, he came close to Alexis and kissed her on the cheek. "Hi, honey."
"Hi, Dad, this is Jack." Alexis was about to introduce her again, but was interrupted by her father.
"I know, Jack Tavole, David Rossi has already read your book "Jack Reacher" to me. I have to say that as a newcomer, your talent is amazing. ”
Rick Cassel shook hands with Jack, and the two were about to exchange a few words, when suddenly there were several low exclamations not far away, followed by a louder noise.
Everyone looked towards the commotion and saw a young girl covered in blood and bruises, staggering into the hall.
"Luo concubine?" Under the surprised gaze of everyone, a middle-aged man who was talking to someone turned around in surprise and was shocked to find that the girl in front of him turned out to be his daughter.
"Dad, I'm sorry, I'm late." The girl walked up to her father, murmured these words in her sleep, and then fell down softly.
"Luobin!" Amidst the exclamations of the onlookers, the middle-aged man threw away the wine glass in his hand and managed to support the fallen girl.
"Notify 911!"
I can't find any suitable pictures. The mermaid is almost the same as the beautiful woman catching fish, so I'll just look at it.
(End of this chapter)