Iguazu/Iguacu Falls
We have returned to Buenos Aires from an intense three days seeing the incredible Iguazu National Parks on both sides of the river, in Argentina and in Brazil. The Iguazu River is the border between the two nations there. Both parks are highly developed, and both have many visitors each day. One hears many languages along the crowded paths. But, despite the people, the heat and humidity, and the intense sun, the parks are delightful. We were distracted by the colorful butterflies of many colors that landed on our skin and clothing, often sticking to us for several minutes. We saw coatimundis, capuchin monkeys, plush headed jays, and big black spiders on their webs.
The falls are expansive and powerful, though we understand that the water volume when we saw them was not as high as it can be. We were still mightily impressed. On a river boat trip, we were drenched under one of the falls. But that felt wonderful on a hot day.
It was good to be back in the jungle again. It's so rich and alive and complex. However, it was also a relief to leave, knowing that the risks there are real.
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