Aqua adventures

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We spent a few days relaxing in the eco holiday town of Bonito where we had a great time watching hundreds of fish of all colours and sizes whilst snorkelling in the Rio Do Prata. A relaxing experience with no effort required, we just lay there in our wet suits and let the river current do all the work.

After Bonito it was off to Foz do Iguacu and two days of exploring the huge and awe inspiring Iguacu Falls which lie on Brazil´s southern border with Argentina. The first day we spent viewing the falls from the Brazillian side with its panoramic views of the huge sequence of waterfalls. The next day we went back over the border to Argentina (steak sandwiches for lunch again - yes!) where it is possible to get really close to the falls, including a boat trip and a good soaking! The falls are amazing and located in beautiful lush forest and are definitely a must for any visit to South America.

The next few days weren´t so great as we spent a large amount of our time on buses and the weather had taken a turn for the worse. We had been looking forward to 3 nights on the unspolit tropical island of Ilha Grande but as we sat in the boat with the rain lashing down on us we were starting the question the idea. Unfortunately it continued to rain solidly for the next two days which meant a lot of doing very little. Thankfully the rain stopped for our last day and we took a long and muddy walk across the island to the fabulous beach of Lopes Mendes. The beach is truly beautiful with powdery white sand and a backdrop of dense tropical forest, and that along with a close encounter with two tiny cheeky monkeys made up for the disappointment of the last few days.

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Photos

Holiday 2007
Guess where we are?

Rio da Prata
Underwater delights

Rio da Prata
Snorkelling up the river

King fish
Watch those teeth!

Rio da Prata
Where have they all gone?

Iguaça Falls
Entering the canyon from the Brazilian side

Iguaça Falls
The power of Devil´s Throat

Iguaça - Argentina
Up close and personal with the falls

Comments

[John Newman]

Memories
Hi Both What memories you are invoking for me being at Iguazu. Interesting to see the boat from the brazilian side. So which side did you think the falls were most spectacular from? I reckoned the Brazilian... but the Argentinians did insist that their side was the most spectacular. Whatever side they are absolutely amazing anyway, and I thought they'd never be able to top Niagara! JPx

[John]

La Isla Bonita??????????
I was only thinking this morning that it was time for a travel blog from you two and great another Friday afternoon when I really do not want to be here, we get to share your news! JP

[sheila rankin]

you're looking good
I am assuming you ate some of the caterpillars but what about the monkeys? Glad to see you looking so well, and sorry about the weather. It is fabulous here, crisp and sunny. My big Show next weekend and I am up to my eyes getting ready for it so no more now. Lots of Love, Sheila

[David]

Welcome back to our world - it's been raining its arse off all week here too! Looks amazing boys.