Leaving SP , new bag in tow, for a 12 hour bus ride to Foz de Iguacu was an emotional one. Luisa's grandmom and Neozonha were in tears. One by one the entire family came by and we said our goodbyes. The metro was packed but not unpliable.
We reached Foz early next morning, and found a friendly looking hostel, katarina. They had a little cocker spaniel. Seeing her took us back home.
The waterfalls are located at a point where Brazil Argentina and Paraguay meet. The controversial Itiapu hydro project apparently supplies all of Paraguays power needs , 20% of Brazils power and a significant amount of Power to Argentina so we did expect something pretty gigantic.
A 45 min bust ride took us there. We trekked along the paths and finally got a first look at the falls. It was impressive !
Butterflies of all hues abound. One even decided to take a ride on my hand for quite a while. A 1.2 KM path runs alongside the canyon and every few metres you get another more breath taking view of the falls. The path is so well laid out that every new view Is a better one. The path ends right under the largest drop. A walk way divides the falls into the gushing water on one side and another drop on the other. Words have to be created to describe the power of these cataratas.
The falls themselves look like all of a sudden the Rio (river)iguacu's bottom fell out. A long canyon drops into the landscape causing an otherwise huge but relatively placid river to scream and toss frantically over. The quantum of water is awe inspiring. The size of the falls is to be seen to be believed.
Soaked and stunned we slowly took the bus back to Foz.
Dinner was at the hostel chatting with fellow travellers. We decided it was time to see the falls from the Argentine side and so move on from Foz the next morning
We reached Foz early next morning, and found a friendly looking hostel, katarina. They had a little cocker spaniel. Seeing her took us back home.
The waterfalls are located at a point where Brazil Argentina and Paraguay meet. The controversial Itiapu hydro project apparently supplies all of Paraguays power needs , 20% of Brazils power and a significant amount of Power to Argentina so we did expect something pretty gigantic.
A 45 min bust ride took us there. We trekked along the paths and finally got a first look at the falls. It was impressive !
Butterflies of all hues abound. One even decided to take a ride on my hand for quite a while. A 1.2 KM path runs alongside the canyon and every few metres you get another more breath taking view of the falls. The path is so well laid out that every new view Is a better one. The path ends right under the largest drop. A walk way divides the falls into the gushing water on one side and another drop on the other. Words have to be created to describe the power of these cataratas.
The falls themselves look like all of a sudden the Rio (river)iguacu's bottom fell out. A long canyon drops into the landscape causing an otherwise huge but relatively placid river to scream and toss frantically over. The quantum of water is awe inspiring. The size of the falls is to be seen to be believed.
Soaked and stunned we slowly took the bus back to Foz.
Dinner was at the hostel chatting with fellow travellers. We decided it was time to see the falls from the Argentine side and so move on from Foz the next morning
Glorious!!!
ReplyDelete