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September 10th 2007
Published: September 10th 2007
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Ok guys, me made it to Iguazu Falls (Iguazu in indigenous Guarani language means Big Water )and the name could not be more appropriate. Legend has it that a god planned to marry a beautiful aborigine named Naipí, who fled with her mortal lover Tarobá in a canoe. In rage, the god sliced the river creating the waterfalls, condemning the lovers to an eternal fall. Nice isn´t it?
Anyway, we are spending 3 nights here ( 4 days) before we make our way to Salta in the northeast.
We must say that it was a bit of a culture shock after coming from Mercedes (deep countryside, gauchos around etc...) to come to Iguazu where everything is up to date with the modern world. No wonder, as we checked it to our hostel, a magnificient place with a huge swimming pool, pool, ping pong and a lot of excursions organised, the first thing that struck us was the amount of tourists and foreigners ( well, we are one of them ). Didn´t really want to take part of the whole English speaking environment and tourists activities because we came to South America to discover the cultures of each country and learn about their customs, not to be stuck in a place where it seemed like you were somewhere in Europe, States....
Anyway, you get over it, and besides we are only here for 3 nights.
The Falls: Waow!!!! We must say. Beyond this world! First we´ve done the Argentine side which is more intersting I must say. I explain: As you come into the national park, there are several trails you can follow and discover ( Upper trail, lower trail, San Martin Island and Garganta del diablo which some are reasonably long ) and you can spend the whole day there. As you get to the top, of the main falls, the sound is mesmerising. Loved it!
The following day, we did the Brazilian side. You come to the park, you get into the bus which takes you all the way to the falls, there is only one trail you follow to the main falls, and there you see the most amazing thing when it comes to water spectacle and grandeur. Suddenly, we feel very small. The Brazilian side wins it for me for the panoramic views and splendour, however the argentine side, overall, does it best, as it has a lot more to offer, and keeps the more natural environment. One doesn´t go without the other. Ypou have to do both sides.
Today is our last day, and we are getting our last things ready like our laundry and food for the bus as we are travelling to Salta through Resistencia and it is 21hours journey. Buses are great though and very comfortable. European companies should really take example of comfort. Till next time guys. In Salta and Jujuy Province in the northeast where we will visit an indigenous village of Quilmes Indians. Tchao Tchao


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Renata looking down
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15th September 2007

Beautiful
Hello there guys. I am loving the updates, I feel like I am with you. Certainly a cheap way for me to see South America. Keep em coming. The falls look very impressive and dare I say, better than Niagra!! Glad you guys are happy and enjoying life to the max. Catch ya.....

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