The Wonder of Niagara falls

I was surprised with a treat weeks ago with a quick trip to the Niagara falls when I was in Hamilton for a few days. I thought I will not have that chance, but anyway I was able to visit the place.

It is a place to visit. One that will be etched in one's mind for the rest of life because the place is just awesome, plainly wonderful. There are actually two falls one in the US side and one in the Canadian side. These falls are quite unique from each other as the countries they belong to but I believe their waters are coming from the same sources.

What amazed me so much is the size of these two falls and the tons of water that flow from them. I can't help but asked my Canadian companions about where the water comes from and wouldn't it dry the great lakes. They answered no. But really in my mind I believe that the amount of water flowing from these two falls can dry them. But I guess there is power beyond that of nature that sustains them all. I still believe in a supreme being that has designed, ordered, created and is sustaining our world. That's the greatest amazement I have with Niagara falls and I am thankful I was given a chance to have visited it.

No paradise in this earth

Canada is a beautiful country. It is one of the most beautiful places I have been and lived in. I love this country because it is the place I have longed to live in. But there is one thing I would like to share to those wanting and praying hard to live here.

Many of my fellow Filipinos who have seen it in movies or other media presentations think and believe that it is "paradise" on earth. It is not. Canada is a blessed nation compared to the Philippines and other third world countries in terms of economy, government and so on and so forth. But again it is not paradise. Many see Canada as the only hope they can get over the poverty their families are in. Oh yes, those who migrated here can earn much to send back home.

But you know what, living here is difficult. You earn dollars and you spend dollars. Of course when it is sent home it is multiplied and becomes big. But here a dollar is a hard earned dollar. Life indeed is a little lighter here but it doesn't mean not difficult. It is lonely here as the culture here is so individualistic that you rarely see people truly smiling and laughing. Life is so busy here that there is no quality time for families to be together or even go to Church. With these alone Canada is not paradise. There is no paradise here on Earth. Life in a third world country like the Philippines is even better because people may not have enough money to live by, but people laugh and smile from the heart, there is what we can truly call home and family and church, things that make life more meaningful.