Making a visit to Niagara Falls one of the natural wonders of the world has been my secret desire ever since I landed the United States. But I know not all desires need to be fulfilled and I made no extra effort to realize it. I am only wondering when it comes to good things happening to you, you begin to appreciate and thank God for making it happened. Well, this time around it was Fr. Josekutty who organized a trip for me to Niagara Falls. It was more than a surprise to me when he announced that he has arranged a two day visit to Niagara Falls along with Fr. Sanjay. I was really excited about it and we took off for Niagara on July 26, 2011. It was rather long 8 hours drive from Mt. Carmel Church, NJ but timely coffee stopovers and plenty of music kept us through.
Niagara Falls as we well know is situated at the Canadian-United States International Border – in the Province of Ontario and the State of New York. It is the second largest falls on the planet next to Victoria Falls in southern Africa. And one of the most exciting moments on visiting the Falls was the night visit to the site where coloured floodlights illuminating both sides (United States & Canada) of the Falls for several hours of the night. It almost looked like an artificial colour display over the natural water falls. Looking down from Goat Island or the Bridal Veil Falls, the Cave of the winds looked unbelievable with a rainbow surrounding it. And the most exciting of all is the long expected Maid of the Mist boat ride. It’s just unbelievable and as you near right up to the bottom of the Horseshoe Falls you can feel the weight of the sea of water falling on you. It is an incredible feeling to be right there.
It’s worth spending hours watching the wonder of creation, the beauty of nature all around. It’s a trip worth the making. No one regrets when you have spent every moment enjoying it.
This is Niagara Falls. Enjoy it.
1 comment:
Very fitting music for the video you made...I love it! :-)
Niagara Falls is one of my favorite places to go, since it doesn't involve too much driving.
If you get the chance and opportunity, you would also love to see the Canadian side of the falls, as well as the little city further up: Niagara-on-the-lake.
Keep in touch!
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