Niagara Experience Utterly Human

What sensations does a waterfall provide for you?

“There is a waterfall in every dream. Cool and crystal clear, it falls gently on the sleeper, cleansing the mind and soothing the soul.” (Virginia Alison)

As the weather seemed unseasonably hot in Buffalo, at the very least I anticipated getting some exercise amid the cool foggy mist as I spotted Niagara Falls in the distance on this mid summer road trip excursion. Yet as often happens on our self guided journeys, the unexpected would yield so much more than intended. So we began this adventure foregoing the temptation to lock in our time schedule with an organized tour such as the “Maid  of the Mist” boat ride or an air balloon ascent that day. Instead, we’d decided to take our time that morning to cross over the Rainbow  Bridge on foot to Canada to amble along the Niagara River for some memorable waterfall  panoramas. Notably after passing through  Customs border checks with minimal fanfare, it felt liberating now to be standing on Canadian soil.  For I’d be witnessing a wide boulevard appearance lined with colorful shrubbery reminiscent of our Parisian travel past. 

Turning right past the border station, we then stopped at a nearby overlook for an impressive view of the horizontal torrent of water falling across the river on the American side. A distinct intimacy I felt for the sheer power of such wild nature then provided strong  energy for me to proceed onward ambitiously through late morning heat and a congested  crowd presence to obtain a close up vantage point  of the Canadian oval shaped Canadian Falls approximately a mile distance ahead.  With each purposeful step now taken toward this magnificent Canadian vista of mystical coolness , I now felt heartfelt appreciation of being fully alive at these moments of time. In returning back the same way we came, we stopped frequently to just relax  quietly on park benches to admire the beautiful summer blossoms surrounding us at the time. 

In retrospect  I now realize the emotional connection that so many loving couples make in choosing Niagara Falls as their preferred honeymoon destination. On a larger scale, perhaps families and friends might find other ways to share such intimate waterfall impressions by showcasing their own personal waterfall images in a conspicuous spot at home. Enjoy the photos.

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https://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/