The 10,000-years old Niagara Falls
are the dramatic result of the Niagara River encountering a 188 food drop in
height as the Great Lakes race along the river on their way to the ocean. I spent last weekend in Niagara Falls, Canada,
in a pleasant state of awe. Some say
that ions are created by so much falling water, ions that cause happy feelings
(and therefore a good honeymoon location).
I have no idea if that corresponds with science, but that amazing rush
of water roaring over a cliff did make me happy.
A short
distance from the falls is a street of tacky tourist places. It’s a disquieting
juxtaposition.
And often, when I enjoy
nature, it is in an atmosphere of quiet.
Not Niagara Falls.
Along the
fence separating tourists from the Niagara River and Falls are crowds of
tourists speaking a plethora of languages, something I found heartwarming.
One afternoon we had dessert in a restaurant
overlooking the falls. I asked the
waitress how long she had worked there: “Eight
years. I’m one of the new servers.” She went on to say, “The falls looks different every
day.” It seems to me one of the best
waitress jobs in the world though I am content to carry it home as a sweet memory of planet earth.
1 comment:
I have visited the falls several times. They are always awesome! I love to go there.
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