Niagara Falls

Thursday 7th May 2009

The hostel owner fixed up a tour bus for us. The bus ploughed through the Toronto streets and went picking up other tourists eager to see the Falls.

As the bus approached, signs were around- Skylon Tower, the roads turning misty, the big hotels and amusement parks. The bus initially dropped at the top of Horseshoe Falls. This is like Canada's pride because the American Falls which is on the other side of Goat Island wasn't what made the Niagara Falls awesome. Walk down the pavement, the view was enthralling. The sound of the crashing waters, the mist conjured up into the air and kissing my cheek. The sight of the gulls at the falls. Pictured above is the American falls.

The emerald green of the waters and the excited people lining up for the maid of the mist. We eagerly awaited in the blue ponchos for the boat to fill up. We got prime seats at the bow of the boat.

This is pretty close to the Horseshoe and by this time, my camera was hidden. Above two photos and the next one are courtesy of Vincent. As you can see, its like taking a bath. It was visually challenging to appreciate the Horseshoe falls with all the mist everywhere.

Then before we know it the boat turned and moved further and further away.

Rainbows are a common sight at the falls. A trip well worth it. After which the tour bus also brought us to a town which looks very Britishesque due to military conquests in history but my memory is failing and I shall clarify my facts before posting on it again.