Ping's second Wonders of the World - Niagara Falls. Okay maybe it is not on the new list of wonders of the world but who cares..to Ping, it is a wonder's of the world. Ping's first one was Great Wall of China in 2004.Never thought Ping would get a chance to make a trip there so soon. It was actually a pretty spontaneous trip for Ping. Ever since coming to Lansing, a lot of Ping's 'I want to go' places is usually back home, places where Ping's friends and relatives are. Niagara Falls was definitely not one of the "aih..if only I get to visit there". But Ping's Canadian visa was expiring and for the price Ping paid, of course want to get the best out of it lah. So off we go to Canada, with Niagara Falls as one of the must go destination.
After the Lion Safari, we checked in at Niagara Parkway Court. We got an awesome deal there. It was also pretty close - less than 10 minutes drive to the falls. After a short rest, we drove towards the town area - Clifton Hill. It is like a mini Hollywood, San Francisco bay area, a more upscale Bintang Walk...crazy fun!! In the afternoon, people are busy shopping for souvenirs, enjoying the various museums and adventure attractions. When we first drove into the street, it was totally exciting...like 'lembu lepas kandang'...like 'sua pa kau' only...so jakun. The same feeling Ping had when she went to San Frans two Christmas ago. But it got quite a little overwhelming when you're actually walking along the street itself...the city just eats you up. Thanks to the small souvenir shops, Ping managed to get a Niagara Falls sweatshirt, which Ping didn't bring and it was getting a little too chilly for Ping.
After walking around, taking in the city atmosphere, we went to Mamma Mia's for Italian dinner. The bread sucks but lucky thing, the pasta was pretty good. It was a little too pricey for comfort though...but almost any non-Chinese food is expensive in Canada due to their super high taxes. Then must give tips somemore...'kao giak' man.
Just as the sky turns dark, we head over to the falls for the fireworks show. We were lucky enough to be there during one of the nights when they have the fireworks show.
As you approach the falls, you start to feel the mist from the falls, the air cools, the rumble of the falls stronger, the atmosphere is totally different. It feels like a dream. Can you imagine standing so close to something so amazing? There's just no way Ping could describe the feeling. Definitely not something Ping had ever imagined. To make it pretty, whoever who manage it decides to color the falls. It does look pretty but nature is beautiful by itself. Even when the lights are off, the falls can still takes your breath away.
It is simple mesmerizing. Indescribable.
No picture could capture the feeling of standing right there in front of it, feeling the breeze, listening to the falls, letting the cool mist embrace you...definitely one nature's creation that has to be self-experienced.
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