A nice, lazy morning, a late breakfast and then Christi and I are off to visit San Ignacio mini. This is one of the missions on the international circuit that comprise the world heritage listing (4 in Argentina, 2 in Paraguay, and 1 in Brazil). This particular Jesuit mission was founded in 1610 by two Spanish priests, Jose Cataldino and Simon Masceta. The missions were often attacked by … [Read more...]
Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, Day 121
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Collect my newly repaired Tevas and then Christi and I board a fast bus to our next destination, Puerto Iguazu. The bus drivers in this part of Argentina have clearly been affected by the incessant tropical heat and watching too much Nascar, because they drive erratically and they drive fast. Having said that we still arrive late into Puerto Iguazu, but we are alive as we take the checkered … [Read more...]
Iguazu Falls National Park, Argentina, Day 122
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Enjoy a mediocre night in dorm-land. Thankfully the staff at the front desk inform Christi and I that a double room is available for tonight, so we rush back to our dorm, quickly pack our bags (while hopefully not disturbing our still snoring dorm-mates) and put our packs in storage. Follow this with a quick breakfast and then catch a bus to Iguazu Falls National Park, some 15 km away, in … [Read more...]
Macucu nature trail, Iguazu Falls NP, Day 123
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Ambitious plans for an early morning hike along the Macucu nature trail in Iguazu Falls National Park this morning fail to materialize as our-conditioned double-room is just too good to leave. Only very reluctantly do Christi and I pack yet again and then ask the staff at reception whether there are any private rooms available or whether it's back to communal living tonight. Christi and I may … [Read more...]
Iguacu Falls, Brazil, Day 124
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While Argentina gives you an up close and personal view of Iguacu Falls, Brazil offers them in all their 3D, panoramic splendor. You have to see the falls from both sides to get the complete, breathtaking experience. Believe it or not, time is becoming a slight issue for us so rather than dilly dally on the Brazilian side of Iguacu Falls, Christi and I are taking the one day, 3-country tour. … [Read more...]
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