The day started out overcast and gloomy. I was disappointed thinking we were going to have a rerun of yesterday, but my luck turned. About 11ish the sun came out the temps soared. It was off on a short ride to one of the wonders of the world. Spectacular doesn't quite fit, but it was all I could think of. Do you have a word to describe this? Please share it........
I took a ton of pictures and video's but won't bore you with them all. The ones I've chosen will no doubt wear thin on you as it is, and I swear are not real long. I only talk in a few as I wanted you to hear the sound of the rushing water. We stayed on the American side, and it was a good thing. We had a clear shot of both bridges and they were mobbed and moving really slow. It would have taken hours to get across.
I tried to get a good glimpse of the beauty and power. What you see across the river is Canada and it's many hotels and a few casino's. Getting video while on the Maid of the Mist proved to be difficult. I had taken a plastic bag with me and did get a few shots that way, but the water and mist that gets blown at you as you pass by quickly shot that idea all to hell. I couldn't avoid getting other passengers, so just ignore them. LOL They didn't seem to care when they walked in front of me when they knew exactly what I was doing... soooo.......... :)~ The smaller section of the falls is known as the bridal veil and they have tours up steps along side. The yellow you see are folks wearing rain slickers. Gives you an idea of how large and high the falls really is. The rocks at the bottom of the American side is what fell from the brink. Several years back they did divert the water from going over in attempt to clean it up. Can you imagine no water? Needless to say it was way to expensive and they scrapped the idea.
The Maid of the Mist cruises along side the American Falls and then sits at the bottom of the Canadian side. The last falls video shows a clear drop. This is generally where the daredevils make their attempt. Can you say freakin nuts??? There have been survivors and then folks not so lucky. Once a boat in distress up river broke apart. A seven year old boy was washed over the falls in nothing but a life jacket and swimming trunks. The Maid picked him up, alive. Unbelievable!!
So there you have it. My spectacular day at Niagara Falls................... Your word is?
50 comments:
Awesome! I loved it! TY for sharing. :)
Have a good week.
Hugs,
Sugar
OMG Beautiful. I have been wanting to ge see the falls for a few years now. They are gorgeous
I love Niagara. I have a couple weeks off coming up and I'm trying to decide between taking princess to Niagara and Mt Rushmore. Do Niagara now while I can still travel to the Canadian (and better) with just our birth certificates? Or do Mt. Rushmore which I have never seen? Such decisions! I'm glad you enjoyed it, though. It is tremendous, isn't it?
Wow! I'm so jealous! I'd love to be able to see that up close and personal one day. Thanks for this one...loved it.
~Meg
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great video....I always wanted to see the falls and now I feel like I was there a little bit
donna in TEXAS
sweeping the cobwebs of my mind
Wow, that was great! Thank you for sharing. Felt like a mini-virtual vaca. I would have been freaking out if I had been that little boy's mom, glad to hear he's OK. I do a lot of extreme type stuff, but I wouldn't jump off.
Don't have a word that comes to mind, yours; "spectacular" seems fitting.
Lisa
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Now I have to go to the bathroom! ;)
Beautiful pics!
xo,
Russ
Loved watching the vidoes and hearing you talk too..have a great weekend..hugs,TerryAnn
Hey you, I know its been awhile since I have stopped by. I am in my own toss and turn world but wanted to know how some of my favorite Jlanders are doing. I cant wait to hit up Canada. Its really where I want to live one day. I see your artistic gift is still up and going which is wonderful to see. I love to see your creations. Hope your doing well. Not sure how often I will be able to stop by Jland but hopefully soon. ~Raven
Omg! Beautiful! I have always wanted to go there.
- Jessica
Beautiful Donna ....I have never gone to Niagra Falls so this was quite a treat for me to see
Have a great Sunday
Hugs
Mari
I have had the honour of seeing Niagra falls twice. It's a natural wonder of the world. I have to say, the best time I loved it was when nature is at its cruelest and she froze it solid. To see that marvel frozen in time........... Priceless.
Gaz xxxxx
Hi D. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. We have never and maybe will never have the chance to see Niagara Falls. It's absolutely breathtaking. We have seen pics of it as Adrian's Daughter was there last year but the vids are soooo much better. Feel as though you're actually there. Loved it. You're so cool.
Don't you get the urge to take a shower. Lol !!!
Gosh Donna this is awesome ,of course I can never hope to see this myself ,even though my daughter has ,I can see the magnitude of it all wonderful ,Ihave used the words awesome and wonderful ,but they dont do it do they ? .....love Jan xx
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE these videos.....OMG, spectacular. THANK you so much for going and then sharing these videos. Megan went, she was about 12 at the time and when she came home i forced her to tell me everything...i love waterfalls and i want to go there so much. You did an EXCELLENT job. Love hearing your voice....you could have shown every pic and video, i would never get bored.
LOVE YOU,lj
Those are incredible. I have never been there. I enjoyed looking at them very much. Thanks for sharing. Helen
Donna
Wow! Words do not do justice. Thanks for sharing these wonderful pics and videos. One day I hope to see this first hand. Until then this will have to do.
Sam
Donna, the falls are MAGNIFECENT! I went there a few years ago and they were great, not that crowded tho. Linda
Superpendulous!!!!!!! lol
But IM sure the videos do not explain ro convey the majesty and or the power , beauty and wonder of it all.
Niagara The Wonderfulls, I was lucky enough to visit them a couple of years ago but only saw them from the Canadian side and from the Skylon Tower. This bought back many memories of the power of the water, and the noise. You had better weather when we went it was rainy and in a lot of my photos you have difficulty in seeing where the sky ends and the water begins.Here in England we have many beautifull waterfalls but none to match these. Thanks for sharing, Love Pat x
Thank you for sharing the video's...I've never been there, but felt like I was in all of your video's. That was something about the 7 year old...wow. So happy he is alive. Hope you have a great Sunday...hugs and love,
Joyce
Humbling. I've been but we never took the boat ride. Impressive.
Traci
you are right....seems there are no words to adequately describe this magnificent and awesome wonder. i've never been, and these videos make me want to go more than ever! :) thanks for sharing.
gina
Absolutely beautiful. Rebecca and I sat here and watched the video's. Her one word was, coooooooooooooooool, lol. Such a beautiful place. ((((((((((hugs)))))))))
Cindy
Is it possible to feel "homesick" for a place one has never lived? Niagara Falls is one of my very favorite places in this beautiful country! It's been several years since we've visited there, so I enjoyed your videos and photos immensely. Thank you for sharing, Donna!
Peace~
Linda
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Stunning, Donna, in one word.
WOW D! That's amazing....Loved it! Can't wait to actually see it for myelf one day!!
Thanks for the tour.....
Love ya
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I've always wanted to go to Niagara Falls.......someday I will. :)
Beautiful!
XOXO,
bridgett
Thank you so much for sharing these films. I've always wanted to see it! Now I want to see it even more in person!
Pam
Now your pictures and videos brought back a ton of wonderful memories for me....I remember on weekends...just taking off for the peace bridge and crossing over to canada to sit and watch the falls...just hang out on some picnic benches they used to have outside of some concessantion places and listening to the water...very hypnotizing and really relaxing....I really love it there....thanks for sharing your day....really brought back some heart warming memories...
Peace
-Ellie
WOW!! That was great! I hope to go see them some day in person. My parents went there on their honeymoon in the 30's!! And I've seen the movie "NIAGARA" with Marilyn Monroe I don't know how many times! But that doesn't count! The falls are so magnificent. Thanks for sharing. Linda (Friday's Child)
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It looks so beautiful. I want to make this trip sometime in the near future. It has been years since I have been there. Linda
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Absolutely stunning, Donna. Those videos sure brought back childhood memories of when I saw Niagara Falls (from the Canadian side), in my younger days when my family visited relatives in Ontario, many moons ago. I also remember the Falls in the night time, with the coloured spotlights on them. No wonder many people often come here for their honeymoon. Thanks so much for sharing.
Always, Rose~*
Hey Donna. Niagara Falls is probably just as amazing as you say it is. This is the first time I've ever commented someone's blog, so if I do something wrong, tell me. On another note, those pictures and video clips are soooooo cool. I think that it's cool that you like nature. It's definetely a good thing to see nature up close, not just on television or in a book. Maybe I'll be more like you...
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Hi Donna, for me Niagara Falls is one of my favorite places in the world. I was there yesterday afternoon. The Canadian side is also very spectacular and you get different angles for pics. Look at my profile i have some pics of Niagara Falls on it if u wish to use them please feel free to do so I can email them to you. Your pics are fantastic i love them all. You really captured the true falls. A word to describe the falls really could not do it justice it is out of this world. I would say for me it is a little piece of heaven when my eyes look up one of the Wonders of the World. I have been to many areas of the falls some most dont venture to and it always captures me. Niagara on the Lake is another beautiful place. The white water gorge walk is also beautiful and i have pics of that I could share with you. Thank your for your wonderful pics of a place that is truly special in my heart.
I think everybody has used the words I was going to use Donna! It reminds me of Iguassu Falls, I can still hear that rushing water sound in my head! The videos and photos are truly spectacular, it just shows you the forces of nature at their best. Thanks for sharing your day with us. Jeannette xx http://journals.aol.co.uk/jlocorriere05/Welcometomytravels/
I love Niagra Falls. My SF is from that area so we used to go quite often. I haven't been there in many years and my husband has never been. You've given me a great idea for a get-away.
Lisa
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Oh my freakin God! D you captured this perfectly. Brought back so many memories, thank you. I don't think there is one word to describe this wonder, but your entry shows the magnitude, power, and beauty. Well done!!
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GREAT PICS, VIDEOS, AND NICE COMPOSITION AS WELL, DONNA, YOU'VE LEARNED QUICKLY TO PICK YOUR SUBJECTS AN AVOID THE PITFALLS......good job!.....Grumps
OMG those were fantastic....
The first time we went to Niagra Falls, Canada, we parked in a lot across the street from the Falls. We were at least a block away from where the Falls actaully were. I couldn't believe that I was drenched by the time we caught a trolley into town. When we returned, our car was drenched. I have pictures of Eddie swallowed up inside this huge yellow rain slicker. He wasn't 2 yet. And I have photos later, of all three of my kids on the Maid of the Mist, and crawling around in the caves behind Horseshoe Falls. Spectcular. Incredible. Uninmaginable. Nothing really fits. Still this is a site that everyone in this country and Canada should see and appreciate.
Jude
http://journals.aol.com/jmorancoyle/MyWay
Omg it's so beautiful! I'm sure it was breathtaking love v
WOW......The 4th and last vidoe are awesome........ Was weird ....gave me that cold feeling that you get when watching Titanic. All the water is kinda scary....yet somehow awesome....... the noise and the force of such a natural thing is unbelievable
hugs Jayne
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