Monday, February 28th
We started our day with pick up at 9AM. Daniel was our guide. We visited the Iguazu National Park (Argentina) which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. Alexandra and her parents will tour the Brazilian side tomorrow. As German citizens, they do not need visas to enter Brazil…as US citizens we would have needed a visa, therefore we passed on that.
We boarded the Rainforest Ecological train for a ride toward our first stop…….the Paseo Garganta del Diablo walkway that brought us directly over the falls of the Devil’s Throat.
As our guide said “Diablo was angry today”……The Falls were magnificent. Apparently, because of heavy rains in Brazil, there is approximately 25% more water coming over the falls.
Our next stop was at the Upper Falls…again words can not describe the beauty….
Along the way we saw some wildlife. The Coati Mundi is a strange little animal that has no fear of humans and likes to beg/steal food…
Delia was in search of butterflies……
We also saw some Plush Crested Jays…..
By this time, we were getting a little hungry, so it was time for a lunch break. Then it was on to La Gran Adventura boat ride along the lower Iguazu River rapids right up to the base of the waterfalls. I knew before we went that we would get wet but I had no idea that we would look like drowned rats!!!! I’m glad I did it but I do think once is enough!!!
I’m glad we did this last on the day…I can’t imagine walking around soaking wet….and we sure were soaking wet!!!!
Then it was back to LaCantera for dinner and early to bed after a very long, tiring, wonderful day!!!!
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