A Nearly Perfect Paradise

South America » Argentina » Misiones » Iguazú National Park
January 15th 2007

Published: January 18th 2007

When I think of a perfect paradise, the image that forms in my head is one of endless cascades of light blue water interspersed with verdant, mist shrouded jungle foliage and colorful flowers of all sizes. The scene is completed with the soothing roar of the crashing water accompanied by the symphonic melodies of the forest and a pleasantly cool climate. The image I see always comes to me in the ... Read Full Entry

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Keith Martin

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I am from Georgia, but I have lived in California for the past few years. I have been working as an engineer since I got out of school six years ago. I have grown tired of working the never changing rat race of ‘normal life’, so I am embarking on a multi-year round the world journey, a retirement of sorts, beginning with a winter contract job in Antarctica. From there, who knows where I will go, but I plan on seeing the whole world and all of the unique cultures, remote wildernesses and amazing history that this planet has to offer. I am planning on traveling as inex... full info

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The Widest Street in the Southern Hemisphere

That is what I was told anyway - It took a while to get all the way across its 14 lanes.

The Saber-Toothed Sentinal

This is the grand facade of the Natural History Museum in La Plata.

Big Teeth - The Better to Eat You With

Tyrannasaurus Rex had big teeth!

The Worlds Biggest Armadillo

The Glyptodons were plentiful in the museum - These were all found in Patagonia.

San Telmo

There were a lot of people on hand to look at antiques in San Telmo.

Gran Cafe Tortoni

This cafe is well known in Buenos Aires. It had a line to get in and a great atmosphere for drinking a Cafe con Leche.

Tiffany

These Tiffany lamps were on display at Cafe Tortoni.

19th January 2007

Pheeleepa
Philippa

hi
Hi, I enjoyed reading about the falls -I was there in 2001 and it brought back a lot of memories:-) Beautiful photos! My camera got wet and the film was spoiled when I went on the boat (the waterpoof bag didn't work or something), so had to get copies from a friend...but of cause it wasn't the same!

21st January 2007

Kathy Leipman
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The Tree of Life
Your sister and I tried to find out the name of the tree and were unable to find it on the internet. Do us a favor and ask a local. We want to know. Carry on, Son. Love, Mom

31st January 2007

Nancy
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Wonderful pictures as usual
I think I sent you a comment the first time I read your blog months ago. I continue to be amazed by your photography and even more by your writing. You have such a positive attitude about the places you visit and you convey your feelings with lovely words. I hope you get a chance to visit Brazil on this trip YOu say something about high charges for visas holding you back. We love Salvador in Bahia state. Forget the rest of Brazil go to Bahia! It is beautiful and historic and really BRAZIL. Not a fancy tourist trap but a real African/Portuguese city with beaches to die for and a wealth of churches with many objects worth seeing a few good museums and lots of good food. Thanks for the joy of your blog.

5th February 2007

Alan Scott Peters
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Ya-hoo Iquazu!
Yes indeed, I'm glad the best bloody blogger is back on the adventure trail! I dream about Iguazu and even just like saying it...Iguazu, Iguazu Iguaz...u see what I mean. Glad to experience it with you Keith. Best of Luck and Health and Happy Experiences along the way. P.S. Did you get a chance to see Mel Gibson's Apocalypto? Not sure what he was trying to convey, though the fantastical feathering and costuming of the king, etc painted my studies and memories with bright colors. Review: 3 stelae and Hmmm

25th July 2007

Leah
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Tree name
That is a Banyan Tree...a fig tree. I recognized it from similar fig trees we had in Santa Barbara, Ca. :D Beautiful photos!! L

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