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Before we get started on today's weblog a question:
Why is Kellogs Fruit Loops so popular in Argentina? Answer at the end of the blog.
Pick up for Iguazu Falls at 7.25am and after many pickups we entered the park at 8.30.
We caught the little train for about 20 minutes to the board walk leading to Garganta del Diablo - The Giants Throat
- the main part of the falls. It is 1200 meters along a steel walkway about 10 meters above the river. We started taking photos immediately as the river ran underneath us. In the distance we could see the mist from the force of the water flowing over the top. Numerous photo opportunities each one getting better views of the now swiftly flowing river.
The Argentine flag flew in many vantage spots letting everyone know that it is their side of the falls. Just across the river was the Brazilian viewing areas, but theirs is not as close to the main part at Devils Throat.
The falls are really indescribably beautiful. An impressive mixture of noises, views, spray and energy. After jostling for the best pictures we were awe struck by the beauty and shear power of the volume of water. We were also drenched from the ever rising spray of so much water. I felt truly blessed to be here in this wonderful environment. It was very hard to walk back, as so often happens when you look forward so much and you realize that you won't be back in this place again.
Back on the train to Cataratas Station which is the central station from where the trails lead to other viewing areas.
We headed along the Circuito Superior - the upper circuit. Here there are further magnificent secondary waterfalls. Secondary does not really do them justice as they are also very impressive and the camera was getting a work over (192) for the day!
We chose the option of a jet boat ride "into and under the falls". 250 Pesos/$60 just seemed like a once in a lifetime opportunity to get wet, really wet at Iguazu Falls!
Rigged out in a life vest and with a plastic bag for our gear, we climbed aboard and off around the corner of San Martin Island which is where the film "The Mission" was filmed. Up the Rio Iguazu with the Devils Throat in view, the spray getting closer and it was in and under the secondary falls Salto Dos Mosueteros and Salto Tres Mosueteros. The force of the water crashing down on top was exhilarating and WET. What an experience. The jet boat then raced around San Martin Island towards the much larger falls that fall from the upper circuit area. In and under twice and now that was serious fun and serious wetness. What a blast.
We then raced along the river down some rapids and towards our end point about 10 minutes downstream. Occasionally the Argentine flag was seen on the left and Brazillian flag on the right just in case we forgot whose side of the river we were on!
On getting off the boat we had to endure a steep climb up the river bank to a waiting open top truck for the 15 minute ride back to meet our guide.
Lunch time and a return to town and our Hotel. Yes, our room had changed and we had an upgrade. Still no wifi connection so this blog will have to probably wait until Rio tomorrow to be on line.
The Brazil side of the falls tomorrow morning before flying to Rio mid afternoon.
This holiday just gets better and better.
Oh! The answer to the question: Because there is a toucan on the packet
- toucans come from Argentina and
Brazil.
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