We started today early since we have a busy day at the National Park for the Iguazu Falls. We started by walking to the train that took us to a walking trail of falls as well as bridges that had been destroyed a few years ago from the winter heavy rains and the river rising 9 feet along with all that force. There were lots of those little raccoon type animals all over the park. There are warnings to stay away from them and not feed them since they probably have rabies. People just don't pay any attention to the warnings and now there were baby raccoons all over the place too.
Tropical bird of Argentina.
Next we took the train back and eventually worked our way to the steps that took us down to the boats. There the boats toured us around the falls and we got absolutely wet. The water poured down so hard that we could not keep our eyes open. It was unbelievable to be so up close. We got doused at least 2 times which made us all look like drowned rats. We docked and got off and worked our way back up the stairs and got on a special truck that took us on our jungle ride. That portion was sort of a bust. We did not see any wildlife at all, not even a bird. Then it was onto a buffet lunch.
Getting ready for the boat trip under the falls.
Getting really close to those falls and nearly wet.
Too close and very wet for the first time. We actually got drenched 3 times.
Look how small those people look down below as we walk the upper falls.
We actually dried out. See the nice falls behind us.
We were even lucky enough to catch a rainbow over one of the falls.
After lunch we reached our last hike but also received the news that our flight was cancelled. Our guide was working on checking on the situation. It seems there is a strike which is a problem. We finished the hike and eventually headed back to the hotel to clean up and change our clothes. The hotel offered us that opportunity which we think our guide worked out. We changed and then ate in their bar area.
We will tentatively leave on a 12:50 am flight from Iguazu and then leave from Buenos Aires at 4 am. We shall see.
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