My sister kept bugging me about the Black Friday. She wanted me to shop during my layover at Toronto, Canada on the 25th of November. I did not want to for I promised myself that I will start saving money after my vacation leave last September. But known to be a cash burner, I ate my words.
My original plan was to see Niagara Falls ONLY. Yes, luckily, it took place. Our arrival to Hilton Hotel was around 1:30 in the afternoon. My colleagues and I immediately dressed and groomed, then off we went to Ontario via Uber. We were hoping to see the falls before sunset. But the sun sets early in winter, so it did not work out. Nonetheless, I did not feel any disappointment upon laying my eyes on the multi-colored waterfalls. I was freezing that I could not feel my hands anymore. But like Elsa of Frozen feels, the cold never bothered me anyway. Haha! The falls is like a light masterpiece. It was so surreal! It's big, bold, and beautiful!
After savouring the moment, we took a meander round Ontario. Niagara Falls is just next to commercial area lined with several restaurants, hotels and casinos. It actually gave me a Las Vegas feels, minus the crowd.
A few more walks, we found a cab that dropped us to the Outlet Center along the express way.
Black Friday is not as big in Canada as it is in the US. There's not much of a traffic jam, no long queue of shoppers... Or perhaps, the BF madness was over as we did the shopping at night? Hmmm?! Anyhow, we reveled in this shopping holiday, especially I, who had no plan to spend moolah but splashed out. Oh dear!
My conclusion: It is better to see the Niagara Falls and better to go gaga over Black Friday on the Canadian side. Don't get me wrong. I love US, too.
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