Iguazu Falls

Last night was incredibly wet and rainy so we sat leisurely beneath an awning drinking Quilmes, the local Bud Light. We made sure to get home in time for a good sleep before heading out to the Iguazu park.

Our original plan was to rent bikes and ride the 11 miles out there. But when we asked around, it sounded like it wasn´t such a great idea and after riding the bus there, on the no shoulder highway, I´m glad we decided not to rent the rides.

We splurged a little when we got to the park and decided to take the Gran Aventura ride through the waterfalls. It began with a truck ride through the SubTropical jungle. Our guide told us about the various species of flora and fauna that exist in the subtropics. Unlike tropical areas, the trees are shorter and there aren´t the vibrant greens that exist in a place like the Amazon.

It was a little chilly out when we got into the boats but it was downright cold when we started to fly across the water. The boat zipped into rapids where we rose and fell into what looked like extremely rocky waters. There were times when we both thought the boat was headed directly into danger. Then we slowed as we approached the gigantic falls. They are truly majestic. They are what the word "awesome" is really meant to describe.

But we didn´t just get to look at them. We boated right INTO them and ended up soaked to the bone. Our boat driver took us farther in than could possibly be safe twice. It was unbelievable to look up at a gigantic waterfall with the water running into your face.

After the ride we continued to explore the falls and check them out from various Miradors (look out spots). The mist that sprays from the falls kept us wet the whole time. We then took a train to The Devil´s Throat, the most incredible falls in the park. It was tremendous. We were both silent with wide eyes for minutes, enjoying the jaw dropping view of more water than we have ever seen falling from an unbelievable height into an abyss of spray.