Chapter 527 Great Falls and Book Sale
Grilled fish in tin foil, pan-fried steak, fried eggs, cooked chopped broccoli with remaining butter, and paired with local specialty fruit wine, it was a simple dinner. After all, we were in the wild, so we couldn't ask for 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. Maybe she thought this guy was unscrupulous 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 dark at night, and even though there was moonlight, swimming at night was still very dangerous. He almost got cramps and drowned.
Hannah's face was still red, as if the fruit wine she drank at dinner had made her still drunk, and she leaned softly against 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, and they would be startled by strange movements from time to time. fly.
After a speechless 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 Falls is located in Canada. Because the angle on the old American side is too bad and there are almost no entertainment facilities, Jack chose to go directly Crossing the Rainbow Bridge.
Crossing the border between the United States and Canada is more convenient than the U.S.-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 list of old-fashioned generating units at first sight.
Take the elevator down to a depth of more than 50 meters underground, 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 have a panoramic view of the entire Niagara Falls.
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.
When 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. The air is also filled with thick water vapor, making you feel like you are being transported. The illusion of suffocation is the mist that comes with the wind and is splashed by the waterfall.
Cruise ships packed with people pass by on the river from time to time, and they stop in the middle of the lake surrounded by horseshoe-shaped waterfalls. The splashing water turns all the passengers on the ship into drowned rats.
Jack noticed an interesting detail. The passengers on the ship were all wearing orange life jackets on the Canadian cruise ship, while those on the ship were wearing blue life jackets on 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 was a light show at the waterfall at night, but it didn'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 waterfall 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 walked around the Cayuga Lake wine region. He came back with 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 a book signing for her father, renowned detective novelist 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 found Alexis hiding there in the corner of the bar, 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 beautiful woman 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."
A blush appeared on Alexis's face, and she was a little embarrassed to be praised. However, 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 for your age, but I think the two of us are 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 elder's disrespect.
"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 unhappily, and then took the initiative to extend her 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 come to apologize a long time ago, 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 woman 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 too 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 impressive."
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 stumbling 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.
"Luo Bin!" Amidst the exclamations of the onlookers, the middle-aged man threw away the wine glass in his hand and helped the fallen girl.
"Notify 911!"
I can't find any suitable picture. A mermaid is similar to a beautiful girl catching fish, so I'll just look at it.