Iguazu Falls - last afternoon and photos

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Here are our pictures from the Falls. Completely mesmorizing, and so much bigger than we thought. Poor Niagra.
To pick up from my last entry in Iguazu - we did go bird watching! It is actually much more fun than it sounds. We were after the Toucan, which is a very "shy bird", according to the park rangers. So, with camera in hand we braved the mosquito-laden rain forest Macuco Trail for a 5 mile hike to see if we could track the Toucan. Lo and behold, we encountered the elusive Tuc. Not once, but twice! In fact, we even have a picture for your enjoyment. Anyway, it was a lot of fun being in the middle of the rainforest with tropical birds and trees all around. We were hoping for a jaguar or puma spotting too, but alas, no cats to be found. We rounded out the Iguazu trip with lots of smokers and Phil Collins jamming on repeat in the lobby - so needless to say, it was an A+ trip!!! (Give me one.. more.. night...)

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Photos

Falls at night - spectacular.
The highlight of the trip - we were so lucky to have planned our trip to Iguazu during a full moon. And that it was actually clear that night was another huge bonus, since it rains A LOT here.

Just the two of us... (and the Falls)
and another million people.

Devil's Throat
This is where it all goes down.

Falls at night - spectacular.
The highlight of the trip - we were so lucky to have planned our trip to Iguazu during a full moon. And that it was actually clear that night was another huge bonus, since it rains A LOT here.

The Mighty Toucan!!!
After the afternoon thunderstorm, this splendid bird alights from his perch.

Such a large ant.
And such a dirty finger.

Comments

[ELG]

I love Argentina!
Molly and Harold, I love Argentina! I want to go there! Cheap wine, fantastic scenery, great food, dancing in the streets---how much better could it get?? Do they serve iced tea there? By the way, whose dirty finger was that with the big ant? YUCK! Love and smacks, Mom (Dad, too!)

[Dad]

Iguazu Falls
These falls make Niagra Falls look like the sliding falls at the lake!

[loo]

the franimal!
oh my! i never dreamed that the fran would make it all the way down to argentina! i'm just glad he learned how to tango... what a cool cat :) he he. so, your pics are amazing! did you ride down the falls in a bucket? those definitely put niagra to shame... i really can't believe those pictures you got at night! so cool!

[kathy]

howdy
molly and harold - these pictures are amazing! as i'm cooped up in my ny apt staring at a brick wall, i am living vicariously through your adventure. i can't imagine seeing the falls at moonlight...keep up the good work. the blog is great. and molly, go wash that dirty finger!

[Bib]

Nasty Finger
Hey--Those pictures of the falls at night are amazing. H- you are a great photographer. I have to say, I am a bit jealous you captured those falls, as I am thinking what great artwork you will have in your apartment (or house one day:)..... You should have them blown up and framed..HINT HINT--a great Christmas present for your old sister and your parents, H:) Ok-whose nasty finger is that? -someone needs a shower ASAP. Thanks for sharing. I am having so much fun keeping up with your travels through this blog. I just wish I were there with you, instead, I am trapped in the ATL until Thanksgiving.

[DAD]

Torrentes
So you've found a new wine?!! I'll be lucky if Jax has that, so you'll just have to take some of those bottles of Mumms out of the suitcase and put a few of the Torrentes in! Now you can't go and get sick just when you're headed into the wine country. You probably got a little too close to those falls! Get some rest on the bus (sounds like fun) so you can savor the bouquets! DAD