A sense of scale..

"Poor Niagra"

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February 18th 2006
Here I am in Puerto Iguazu...just 18 hours north of Buenos Aires, by bus. I know many of you may cringe at the thought of spending 18 hours on a bus but I assure you, this is no Greyhound! This is business or first class all the way...we purchased the cama suite, which is a fully reclining seat, warm and plushs with blankets and pillows. About 1/2 hour into our journey the male "steward" co ... read more

South America » Argentina » Misiones » Puerto Iguazú

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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... ... read more