I've always dreamed about going to Niagara Falls. Why? The name had interested me since I was a child. The name "Niagara Falls" sounds like "伱家那塊大破布" (big broken rag of your house) in Chinese. It's quite hilarious if you know Chinese and I always found it amusing when thinking about it.
Anyway, it was my childhood dream to visit this wonder of the world. I finally visited Niagara Falls in May 2013. The falls straddle the border between the US and Canada, and you can easily cross the border in less than an hour. The falls on the American side and Canadian side are called the American Falls and Horseshoe Falls, respectively. They're both magnificent, but people sometimes comment that the falls on the Canadian side are more beautiful.
Why is Niagara Falls so famous? See for yourself. The falls are huge and provide a spectacular (and photogenic) scene. Niagara Falls also shows an interesting physics phenomenon. Though gravitational acceleration is the same everywhere on Earth in the value of 9.8 m^2/s, you can not see mist just pouring water into a cup; however, the thick mist which characterize the falls is clearly observed. Also, enough saturated water vapor allows you to see a rainbow on a sunny day. It is biggest rainbow I have ever seen in my life. More than 10 photos are necessary to make a panoramic photo. You can see seagulls flying all around the falls. At night, lights projecting on the falls reflect give a magnificent display and add a modern touch to a natural wonder. I think it's safe to say that Niagara Falls is definitely more than a rag.
Anyway, it was my childhood dream to visit this wonder of the world. I finally visited Niagara Falls in May 2013. The falls straddle the border between the US and Canada, and you can easily cross the border in less than an hour. The falls on the American side and Canadian side are called the American Falls and Horseshoe Falls, respectively. They're both magnificent, but people sometimes comment that the falls on the Canadian side are more beautiful.
Why is Niagara Falls so famous? See for yourself. The falls are huge and provide a spectacular (and photogenic) scene. Niagara Falls also shows an interesting physics phenomenon. Though gravitational acceleration is the same everywhere on Earth in the value of 9.8 m^2/s, you can not see mist just pouring water into a cup; however, the thick mist which characterize the falls is clearly observed. Also, enough saturated water vapor allows you to see a rainbow on a sunny day. It is biggest rainbow I have ever seen in my life. More than 10 photos are necessary to make a panoramic photo. You can see seagulls flying all around the falls. At night, lights projecting on the falls reflect give a magnificent display and add a modern touch to a natural wonder. I think it's safe to say that Niagara Falls is definitely more than a rag.