My trip to Niagara Falls

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We start with Prabir Sen of Kolkata, an avid traveller who visited Niagara Falls recently and came back mesmerised from his encounter with one of the best known waterfalls in the world.

 We visited Niagara Falls from the American side on the evening of June 22. We reached there around 8 in the evening and found that the beauty of the waterfall was mesmerizing. The roaring sound and mist had set the perfect ambiance and we stood spellbound by nature’s beauty. As the sunlight started fading, the colourful lights switched on from the Canadian side which was responsible for this beautification.  As the lights fell on the water, the beauty of the falls increased manifold. We left for our hotel with the expectation to have a great cruise experience next morning.

The next morning was rainy and stormy. With much apprehension, we went for a cruise on the Maid of the Mist, the boat that takes you closer to the falls. We were provided with disposable raincoats that would protect us from the rain and mist. We were on the upper deck of the cruise, which was open from all sides to give one the best view possible of Niagara Falls. The journey became increasingly thrilling as we approached the falls; the water was roaring and despite the raincoat, we were drenched. The view was breathtaking and exhilarating. The Maid of the Mist journey was one of the most precious and dream-come-true experiences of my life. The presence of my family made it more special.

Senior-friendliness: Walking around the Niagara Falls State Park could get tiresome. In that case, ask for wheelchair assistance or take the vintage style trolleys that go round the park. Be cautious if visiting the Cave of the Winds, as the walkways and stairs tend to be slippery and wet.

(Prabir Sen, 62, resides in Kolkata. He works as a consultant with Kaveri Warehousing Corporation, logistic provider to Philips Electronics India Ltd. He loves travel and photography)

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