Flamingo

Iguazu Falls

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April 12th 2012
We have been extremely lucky to see Iguazu Falls today. There has been a drought and until three days ago the boats that take you under the falls were not running. They started again yesterday. We are staying at the Orient Express hotel inside the National Park so have full view of the falls whenever we like - we don´t have to wait for the park to open. Excitement started this morning when we had ... read more

South America » Brazil

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more