Big Steaks and Big Waterfalls... Northern Argentina Has It All

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So after landing in Argentina we have raced across the northern aspect to the border of Brazil to see the Iguazu Falls on the Argentina side first (tomorrow we hit Brazil and then to meet Kiran in Rio).

Basically since hitting Argentina we have sat around in nice central plazas sipping coffee and having tasty snacks during the day and meandering around the cities of Salta and Tucuman. At night we have wandered some more and ate large quantities of food (the only quantity you get is large or larger or ¨check me straight into hospital for gastric banding¨sizes). Some amzing things we saw were that the schoolkids uniform is basically a lab coat (weird) and that people still doing breakdancing in public places in Argentina.... so retro!

It has been a lot less excursion based so far. We did have a plan to stop off in a few towns on our way across but on stopping off in Corrientes having a wander around the town we decided it was a fairly shabby and the most impressive thing about it was that it had a big river that fed into the Iguazu Falls and best to just get back on another bus while we were in the bus travel zone and get to see those mighty falls. We also found out that if you fall asleep on the bus and miss your stop where they said you have to change buses it can actually save you a fair bit of money if your bus keeps going to where you want to go!

So we have landed in Puerto Iguazu to see the Falls. They were amazing! Sarita and I were memorized by them. The falls are famous too as they have been in a James Bond and Indian Jones and Miami Vice movies. Impressive hey!

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Photos

The First Of Many Plazas
Generally they had quite a similar feel. Surrounded by big old colonial buildings, a fountain in the middle and rammed with school kids.

Dealing With Your Fears
Me at one with the whole cable car ride to the look over Salta

On Top Of Salta
The journey was worth it.
Not only was there a great little waterfall feature to get us ready for Iguazu but also amazing views over the valley.

Huge Falls
The falls here are the hugest falls in the world, length ways. The noise is amazing and your hear them well before you see them.

Loads of Water
And now for some nerdy facts!
This puppy is way taller than those weak ass Niagra Falls.
The water falling over Iguazu in peak flow has a surface area of about 40 ha (1.3 million ft²) whilst Victoria in peak flow has a surface area of over 55 ha (1.8 million ft²).

Looking Down The Devils Throat
The top of the falls is named the Devils Throat. Sarita was checking to see if the evil one had any signs of tonsillitis!

Chilling after the huge falls.
Sarita kicking back and drying out on the cool little tourist train through the forest, heading back from our day at the falls.
Very impressed!

Comments

[Harn]

curly hair!
wow, those falls look well cool. pretty impressive stuff. AND they made seeth's hair go a bit curly - double impressive!!x

[Harjit Cha-Cha G]

No Fear
ADAM, listen to me, No Fear. Its all a mind thing. Never mind = no fear. I think the wind was hitting your hair through the open window in the cable car. Had you closed the window, there'd be No Fear. Thx for the beautiful shots. The falls look more impressive than Niagara. Love to see three's company shots or at least you won't need a photographer now. Harjit

[Manjinder]

thanks for the lovely pictures
Never mind about curley hair. You both look great. nice to see that you're having a wonderful time and seeing lots.

[Edwin]

Happy travels
hi guys, i have just caught up on your travels again after a few weeks of distraction . Enjoying the writing and the photos. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[Diego]

Paraiso
When Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca saw the Iguazu Falls (according to the literature...the first european to see them) he thought he was facing heaven's doors. There is a beautiful novel by the Mexican Carlos Fuentes that immortalize that moment. I am happy you have been there, enjoying at least, a little part of my land, our land. Let me know when you are in Buenos Aires! All the best from Los Angeles Diego