Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls had always been one of the places that I absolutely had to see while in Toronto. Our family members were kind enough to organize a family trip for all the Trinidadians who where visiting. The drive was longer than expected but very much worth it. Upon arrival, we parked and I eagerly walked around enjoying the beautiful sunny day. 
                           
We walked for about 5 minutes to get to the main viewing area but the roar of the water could have been heard long before I was able to see it. It was exciting and I began to take so many pictures. It was a a site to behold! The water was a spectacular blue and it gushed by as I stood there in awe. It was loud and fearsome yet amazing all at once.
                    

"Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls that straddle the International border between Canada and USA. From largest to smallest, the three waterfalls are the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. The Horseshoe Falls lie mostly on the Canadian side and the American Falls entirely on the American side, separated by Goat Island. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls are also on the American side, separated from the other waterfalls by Luna Island. The international boundary line was originally drawn through Horseshoe Falls in 1819, but the boundary has long been in dispute due to natural erosion and construction"

Within that moment of standing near the waterfall, I had an immense humbling feeling. I was absolutely blown away by the stunning form of nature before me. I stood there for a few minutes just taking in the blue water, the incredible roar of the water and the mist that rose. 

I felt so extremely blessed to be able to visit this famous landmark on such a beautiful day. As the day went on we visited a nearby park and took some more pictures. We settled down and had a meal. I grew restless and wanted to wander around and encouraged my older cousin to take me. I believe we were near Rainbow Bridge and we were right under the bridge. 

     

I heard a dog barking and voices from a distance. Curious and eager to find the voices I looked all around until I saw movements on the other side of the river. Two persons were jogging on what seemed to be a trail. I thought of how those person's lives were like to be living in America, just carrying own with their daily routine as I was here for a holiday and had to return to Trinidad after the 4 weeks was over.

I took my camera and zoomed as much as I could to remember those persons. There was also this lovely house overlooking the river and I wished so much for if only I could been living there. It would've been a great escape to wake up to that view each morning and forget how much I missed my relatives.