We've seen rivers. We've seen falls in rivers. We've seen high falls. We've seen low falls. We've NEVER seen anything like Niagara Falls. The falls are so impressive they call people from all over the world to see and experience them.
The river and falls are something to behold. We began with a negative feeling as we rolled into Niagara Falls NY - not well kept, expensive, but two tours pulled our attention to the natural wonder and power of the falls themselves. First, a typical travel tour orienting us to the area, its sights, the facts and the falls lit up at night. The second tour was the impact on us.The tour took us to the base of the American Falls where the spray, mist and air currents caused by the rushing water buffeted us as we walked on a scaffold traversing the rocks at the base of the falls. Next, a boat ride that moved up the river near the base of Horseshoe Falls. Again, the wind, mist and surge of the water was a reminder of the power the water exerts. The basin at the base is 180 feet deep and the current moving out of the area is 45 mph. That would explain why 40% of those who have gone over the Falls have perished. Being a daredevil can have some devastating results when they challenge Niagara.
We shared those experiences with a young man from Bulgaria who has been visiting the USA for the last year. H is experiences and impressions of the year were interesting. Also a family from Israel was with us. The family interaction was the same as you observe in American families between dad and daughters especially. The limited conversation with them and observations showed that human relationships are the same regardless of origin - the warmth, the need for contact, the approval.
An elderly couple from Illinois also kept my attention. Their trip was taking place between her chemotherapy treatments. A trip to share Niagara Falls with one another at this stage of their lives was touching. Conversation also uncovered the fact that he was an avid Notre Dame and Chicago Cub fan. Needless to say we talked more ab out the Cubs winning the division title than about this year's ND football.
The river and falls are something to behold. We began with a negative feeling as we rolled into Niagara Falls NY - not well kept, expensive, but two tours pulled our attention to the natural wonder and power of the falls themselves. First, a typical travel tour orienting us to the area, its sights, the facts and the falls lit up at night. The second tour was the impact on us.The tour took us to the base of the American Falls where the spray, mist and air currents caused by the rushing water buffeted us as we walked on a scaffold traversing the rocks at the base of the falls. Next, a boat ride that moved up the river near the base of Horseshoe Falls. Again, the wind, mist and surge of the water was a reminder of the power the water exerts. The basin at the base is 180 feet deep and the current moving out of the area is 45 mph. That would explain why 40% of those who have gone over the Falls have perished. Being a daredevil can have some devastating results when they challenge Niagara.
We shared those experiences with a young man from Bulgaria who has been visiting the USA for the last year. H is experiences and impressions of the year were interesting. Also a family from Israel was with us. The family interaction was the same as you observe in American families between dad and daughters especially. The limited conversation with them and observations showed that human relationships are the same regardless of origin - the warmth, the need for contact, the approval.
An elderly couple from Illinois also kept my attention. Their trip was taking place between her chemotherapy treatments. A trip to share Niagara Falls with one another at this stage of their lives was touching. Conversation also uncovered the fact that he was an avid Notre Dame and Chicago Cub fan. Needless to say we talked more ab out the Cubs winning the division title than about this year's ND football.
No comments:
Post a Comment