We had the unpleasant experience of discovering ants in our room the next morning, but, after playing good cop/bad cop with the front desk, we were moved to an upstairs room with a better view. The falls were beckoning to us, so we drove down (not quite feeling up for the full hike over) and walked to the viewing area. They were quite glorious and deafening. Supposedly in the evening during this time of year you can often see a moonbow, but I was content with the rainbow (Kent went out to try to see this but experienced heavy traffic and crowds, and no moonbow). After getting our fill of the falls we tried going to the Moonbow Cafe in town, but sadly it was closed, so instead went to Basil's. I can't even begin to explain just how good the Sicilian pizza was with its imported cheeses. I wished I would have filmed it, but was too hungry and it was too good. Chef Richard came out and visited us, which was cool. My only recommendation for next time is to get a to-go box at the beginning of the meal to save some slices for later. Otherwise you'll be wishing you had more even though you'll still be so stuffed.
After lunch we drove the short distance to the Sanders Cafe, supposedly the original location of Colonel Sanders' Kentucky Fried Chicken. When I saw the brochure I thought it was nice of the Colonel to offer free admission to the museum at the Cafe and have such long hours until we went in and I realized it was a fully functioning KFC, albeit with much nicer furnishings (hardwood floors and wood tables). Everyone enjoyed sitting a spell with the Colonel.
Getting back to the lodge, I spent the evening reading my thriller and enjoying the view.
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