Brazil 2012 Sept 23-26 Iguazu Falls Part 2

The Argentinian side starts off differently. It's got beautiful lanes, stone steps and incredible up close views of the waterfalls.

Views that start from the rivers that feed into the waterfalls.

To the views looking straight down as the water falls.

These little birdies are called Swifts. They dive for insects as they go over the side of the waterfalls. Then the swifts go right back to perching on the side of the rocks. Crazy to watch.

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We really get up close views.

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See this little island in the middle? We booked our Argentina side through a guy back in Brazil. Ever so helpful he said we wouldn't have time to make it to this island. And that the climb would be too much. Wanna guess what we made sure to do? 

On a boat headed across to the island.

We climbed 200 steps. Yeah. They were vertical. But the views were worth it!

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The island is on the left. There's a little ledge on the very far right side. Up close and personal to the waterfall.

These vultures had their own dry dead section. If not perching on a branch they are flying through the mist of the falls.

I got this little guy to perch on my hand by singing a beautiful tune. Ok. Snow White I'm not. I had a bunch of chip crumbs in my hand to bribe him with. At first the birds would just grab a crumb while in flight and take off. This guy was smart. He clung to my hand and ate them all.

Back off the island onto the main part of the hike, the views are incredible.

Everything is so green due to all the mist.

Our hike has lead us to a long walkway over deceptively calm rivers to the Devil's Throat. But as we get closer something gets bigger and louder....

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The Devil's Throat

Up close. It was so loud, wet and windy. It was awe inspiring. Jehovah's power is just amazing.

Looking out from the Devil's Throat. In the distance you can see a tall building with a circular top to it. That's where we were yesterday taking photos of the Devil's Throat from a distance. Show's just how close we are to it today.

Back on the airplane leaving Iguacu Falls. We were so impressed with the majesty and power of the falls. But then we flew over them. Amazing that that huge thing is only that small mist part in the background of this photo. Puts us into perspective of how small we are to Jehovah and yet how well he takes care of us. These beautiful waterfalls are really for the enjoyment of man.

Brazil 2012 Sept 23-26 Iguazu Falls Part 1

We made our plane with 20 mins to spare. We were second to last on. Whew. So glad we made it. Prepare yourself for a lot of photos!

Got our long day tour faces on!

First stop Itaipu Dam. The Itaipu Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Paraná River located on the border between Brazil and Paraguay. That's right. Brazil and Paraguay folks.

We drove on the top of that dam. Somewhere along the way we were on Paraguayan soil. Count as entering another country? Does to me!

This is the view from the top.

Bird Park. This was one of the best Nature Parks we have ever been to!!!

First thing you see when you walk in. A little off but it's amazing that the world over has the same theme prevailing their history and stories. Just a little different.

Having a bad hair day.

Flamingos. Who knew they had so many ways to sleep. Laying down.

On two legs. On one. And what seems to be a VERY uncomfortable double bent knee.

The park has multiple enclosures you can enter. You get to hang with the birds au natural. Most of the birds in theory were a delight. But these guys kept running after us pecking at our ankles!!! Crazy little suckers.

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This guy kept coming at J until he found a bench and sat down. The bird curled up right next to him and let J pet him.

"Your hair smells so good! And your earrings are shiny and yummy!"

Who you calling crazy?

No pictures please.

I SAID, no pictures!!!!!

There were also incredible butterfly enclosures.

"Has anyone told you today that your hair smells good?"

"And YOU sir, just TASTE good."

The long awaited for Iguacu National Park. A park that is shared by Brazil and Argentina. This is the Brazilian side.

The hike starts here. You are looking at the Argentinian side.

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And as the anticipation builds, the views just get better and better.

From a distance we see our destination. Devil's Throat.

The view of the bridge the next photos are taken from. We got to walk all the way out. It's incredible the view. And how wet we got.

The Devil's Throat

Coatys. These guys were everywhere! We watched as a guy dropped his sandwich off at a table and then walked to the railing to look at the view. Two seconds later this guy jumped up on the table, grabbed the sandwich and was off. Crazy!

Next day. Off to the Argentinian side!! YES! Stamps in our passport!