Yesterday my hubby, Rob, and I drove to Kakabeka Falls, our Niagara of the North. About half an hour's drive from our house. We brought our dog, Rogue, although he's getting old and I fretted about how he'd manage walking around the Falls and dealing with the steps. We picked up Joey's fish and chips to eat en route, listened to CBC radio, a talk show, chatted a little. I love the drive. In spring I get restless and antsy and relish longer drives. Kakabeka Falls, the thunderous majesty of the Falls, ignites my spirit and speaks to me like nothing else. All those delicious negative ions. I took some lovely videos of the Falls, complete with volume, before remembering that I can't post videos on my blog unless I upgrade. But I also took some photos. The Falls are mostly thawed now and due to spring run off are especially forceful. No rainbows in the mist (although I imagined I saw some and Rob agreed--he's learned to agree with whatever I say I see that may not necessarily be there) as the day was overcast. Just a little chilly at times but excellent walking weather. Bewitching. Magical. Inspiring. Energising yet relaxing. They feed my soul. Apparently they fed Rogue something too as he was a trooper! He managed all the walking (well over an hour including pauses to 'ooh' and 'ahh'. ) and only hesitated once at one set of steps. We met some people from the Netherlands, busy with their cameras, who had been to Niagara Falls. They agreed that Kakabeka is so much more natural and prettier, so up close and personal. When we got home, I watched and listened to the videos. I loved them but the sound, without seeing the Falls, came across as static. Maybe you had to be there. I hope one day you CAN make it in person to our spectacular, healing and soul-nourishing Niagara of the North.
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AuthorWelcome! I'm Sue Blott: a writer of all things, a poet at heart, mom, wife, daughter, step-mom, grandma, tea drinker, tai chi-er, mystic, artist, dreamer...and now a blogger! This is my world. Categories |