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Ultimate Iguazu Falls Travel Guide: Tips and Recommendations

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[randomthefox]

So in Armored Core humans never appear on screen, only robots. So the pilots and handlers et all could really look like whatever you might imagine for them.

So I choose to imagine the cast of Armored Core 6 as the cast of Sonic the Hedgehog.

Raven 621 is Shadow the Hedgehog I feel like that shouldn't even require further explanation. They practically have the same backstory of just being products of engineering and science. And 621 has a similar vibe to what Shadow had in his titular game, where he just kinda goes along with what the most recent person ordered him to do for lack of any better ideas.

Handler Walter is Eggman. Could also be Gerald but I think Eggman fits better because Walter didn't create 621, he just bought him. Feel like this fits because Eggman does think he has an entitlement to Shadow and a sense of ownership over him, Shadow being one of "Eggmans Hounds" is pretty on point for how Eggman views their ideal relationship. He also gets to be a final boss in one of the endings.

Ayre is Amy Rose. Because they're both pink. And I'm sure I can think of some other reasons, but really it's mostly the pink. But yeah, also Amy is like the only person who can reach out and touch Shadow's heart and lead him down the right path, which is also Ayre's whole thing. She's also willing to throw down if push comes to shove.

V.IV Rusty is none other than Sonic. He's the primary rival character, he's very jovial and good natured and has a very positive view of 621. And his rig is all about being a fast mobile speedster, and he even has a primarily blue color scheme. He's also actually a member of the Liberation Front and wants to free the planet from the tyranny of the corporations, which is absolutely a Sonic thing. Also Walter kills him in one of the endings, so Eggman killing Sonic is a nice little thing.

Cinder Carla is Maria. Hear me out. She has a pretty positive and amicable relationship with 621 all things considered. She has a somewhat familial connection with Walter. She has a personal connection to the tragedy of Rubicon as a whole. WHICH HAPPENED FIFTY YEARS AGO. I say it fits.

Chatty is Omega. He's a robot built by Carla. Omega is a robot built by Eggman. It fits. You agree.

V.II Snail is Infinite. He's a sadist, the leader of a mercenary company, had a tit for tat with Shadow, and in one of the endings really fucks up Eggman which is a fair bit of turnabout for the way Eggman fucked up Infinite in Forces. The rest of the Vespers (aside from Sonic) are the other members of Jackal squad. There's six of them, so it's perfect.

G1 Michigan is Zavok and the other Redguns would be the rest of the Deadly Six. Iguazu is Zazz. There's six Redguns so it's too perfect. They also absolutely start to fall by the wayside as the plot goes on until being the definitive losing side of the corporate war. That just sorta feels appropriate. Sonic is even the one who ultimately takes out Zavok if you don't take on that mission yourself.

Thumb Dolmayan is Knuckles. Thumb is the leader of the Rubicon Liberation Front. Knuckles was the leader of the Resistance in Forces. Natch. He also has a psudo mystical bent and seems to have his own Coral Companion like 621 does, which is a good analog for Knuckles relationship with the Master Emerald.

Little Ziyi is Cream, because she's considered the little sister of the Liberation and is likely the youngest character in the game. Rokumonsen is Blaze.

Middle Flatwell is Tails. The military leader of the Liberation and second most important person in the organization. He's capable of subterfuge as and fighting smart, implied to be the one responsible for inserting Rusty as a double agent into the corporations in the first place. This also makes Sonic Tails and Knuckles the most prominent members of the Liberation Front.

Branch is the Babylon Rogues. Chartreuse is Wave. King is Storm. And Nightfall Raven is Jet. Independents with their own agenda, uninvolved and yet instrumental to the conflict going on around the planet.

Allmind is Sage. They're both AI's. I dunno what you want from me.

If I didn't mention a character it's because I didn't think they were significant enough to warrant a direct comparison.

[mansipatel5]

A Blend of Serenity and Adventure: Iguazu Falls and Bhutan

Down in South America, there's this awesome bunch of waterfalls called Iguazu Falls. It's cool, and once you see it, you won't forget how amazing it is. It's in both Argentina and Brazil, showing off nature's incredible power and beauty. If you're up for a fun adventure, choosing an Iguazu tour package is like being in a real adventure movie. You get to explore, feel all excited, and enjoy the calm in a super pretty rainforest.

Choosing Your Adventure

How Many Days? - If you have less time, go for 2-3 days. If you want a big adventure, go for 5-7 days!

Where to Stay? - Stay close to the waterfalls! It's cooler that way. You can see them whenever you want!

Fun Stuff to Do! - Get a guide who knows everything! They'll show you the best places. Look for boat rides, jungle walks, and bird watching.

Getting Around? - You need a good ride. Some Iguazu tour packages include rides everywhere, even from the airport.

Meet New Friends! - Don't just see waterfalls. Meet people and try their food. It's fun and makes the adventure better!

Here's a simple plan for a 5-day adventure:

Day 1: Welcome to the Tour!

Get to your hotel and meet your guide.

Have dinner and meet your new friends.

Day 2: Waterfall Day in Argentina!

Spend the whole day viewing different beautiful waterfalls in Argentina.

Walk on cool paths and maybe go on a boat ride near the waterfalls.

Day 3: Waterfall Day in Brazil!

Go to Brazil to see more waterfalls from a different side.

Take it easy in the afternoon or do something fun!

Day 4: Adventure in the Jungle!

Go on a jungle walk and embrace the beauty of nature’s plants and animals.

At night, see a show and eat yummy food.

Day 5: Farewell!

Engage in some fun nearby activities in the morning.

Say goodbye to the falls and bid your farewell until next time.

Many sites and travel agencies offer great Iguazu tour packages. One must do extensive research and choose the most suitable option. You can see waterfalls, explore the jungle, and have the best time. So, get ready, pack your stuff, and let's go have a super cool adventure together!

In this same article, let us also talk about a few of the best Bhutan tour packages.

Bhutan is a cool place hiding in big mountains. People call it the Land of the Thunder Dragon, where nature, culture, and joy hang out. Bhutan tour packages are like special tickets for you to have a fun trip, checking out colorful traditions, amazing views, and a different way of living.

Bhutanese Lifestyle: In Bhutan, people like their culture and pretty places. On the tour, you'll see cool festivals, and old castles, and meet friendly locals who specially do things.

Thimphu: Start your adventure in Thimphu, the main city. Check out the cool Tashichho Dzong castle and the busy markets, showing what Bhutan is all about.

Paro and the Tiger's Nest: Paro is a mesmerizing place. Don't miss the hike to the Tiger's Nest Monastery—it's a magical place on a high rock that you must most definitely visit.

Punakha and Dochula Pass: We must go and visit Punakha, an old capital, and see the Punakha Dzong castle. Also, visit the Dochula Pass for super pretty views of big mountains and special 108 shortens.

Nature's Miracle: Bhutan's nature is super pretty and Bhutan tour packages make it a point to highlight the same. Tours take you to cool places like Phobjikha Valley to see special birds and Haa Valley, a quiet place surrounded by big mountains. If you love nature, Bhutan has lots of cool plants and animals.

Taste Of Bhutan: Bhutan is known for its local food which is delicious to taste. Ema Datshi which is a cheese and chili stew and momos which is otherwise known as dumplings are delicious and locally made yummy food.

Celebrations: Bhutan loves to celebrate. Tours often happen during these fun times. You can watch cool dances, see special ceremonies, and join in the happy local parties.

Sustainable Travel: Bhutan cares about the Earth. Tours follow Bhutan's plan to travel in a good way that helps the local community and doesn't hurt the environment. Your visit can make things better for everyone there.

The adventurous trip to Bhutan is not just a regular vacation; it's a big adventure where happiness, culture, and nature all come together to celebrate the beauty of nature. Bhutan tour packages make sure you have an awesome time, discovering the magic of this special place while keeping it happy and safe. Get ready for a journey that will give you happy memories of a cool and warm adventure.

[bristolianbackpacker]

Day 10 - Foz Do Iguaçu / Iguazu Falls and travelling to Rio

Another early start - but I’m glad to be feeling a little better this morning. We have the same taxi company arranged to take us across the border into Brazil. It’s sad to be leaving Argentina and it’s fair to say we have a little trepidation about Brazil after so many warnings. The border crossing was super easy - show our passports from the car to leave Argentina and then jump out of the car and go into the office to get our passports stamped for entry into Brazil. The taxi driver stayed in the car and they didn’t check who else was in the car so it didn’t seem particularly thorough.

Our driver takes us to the Brazil side of Iguazu Falls. I’ve read conflicting reports about which side is better. It’s been raining quite heavily overnight and still is now so we are advised to buy a poncho. The boat rides on the Brazil side take 2 hours which we do not have time for so we just do the trail which is only 1 mile long. First you need to get the bus to the start of the trail - everything just seems to take a long time in South America. The Brazil side has more panoramic views of the falls, whereas the Argentine side was amongst them. Both are spectacular. It’s really difficult to get any photos in the heavy rain but it means that the falls are flowing very intensely. We finish the trail and our shoes are squelching. Our driver comes back for us as we need to get to Foz Do Iguaçu airport - Rio and Madonna are calling!!

It’s back to LATAM now and another on time flight. At the airport we try some local food - cheese bread and coxinha (like a chicken croquette).

We land into Rio and the sun is out!! 🎉 Between BA, Calafate and Iguazú we’ve seen a lot of rain over the last week.

Tonight is planned as catchup time but it’s quite late by the time the Uber gets us to our hostel (Rio traffic is worse than BA!!). The hostel has the Madonna tunes pumping as soon as enter. The worker is super friendly and gives us lots of tips for staying safe at the show.

McDonald’s for dinner it is. I know we should really be trying some churrasco or something but there is time for that yet!

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Friday, August 4 - Belfast and the Antrim Coast

Not much to say about yesterday and no real pictures. We bounced around a lot in the morning once we made our bend around Cornwall, and by about noon we were in the lee of Ireland, and the seas calmed down. We slept in, had a leisurely breakfast, and attended lectures, played trivia, and just enjoyed being able to walk in a straight line down the hallways.

Today we had booked a tour through Viator with some other folks from the ship we had gotten to know on a Cruise Critic forum for our ship. We were picked up in a little van and taken over to another dock with a big coach bus filled mostly with people from a very large Princess ship. Other than a ship excursion from our ship, which would also have been a large bus and much more expensive, this was the only practical way to see the Giant's Causeway and the Antrim Coast, which is a beautiful stretch of coastline to the west of Belfast, filled with picturesque villages and cliffs and glens. And actually the tour turned out to be quite good, with a great guide and driver, and lots to see. Of course, we could have used more time at every stop, but then it would have taken us several days!

Our first stop was a beautiful overlook, with the cliffs on one side, and the view of a ruined castle on the other. Once again, we were extremely fortunate that the weather turned out far better than predicted. It was grey in Belfast, and we passed through rain on our hour and a quarter drive west, but we had mostly sunny skies, brisk winds, and good temperatures.

Shortly afterwards we reached the "main event" of the day - the Giant's Causeway. This UNESCO listed site is owned and managed by the National Trust, which has a visitor center there. Although the access to the site is free, the visitor center is a pay site, but since we are members, we were able to see the exhibits and use their bathrooms. As with Iguazu Falls and other over-hyped sites, there were many, many visitors overwhelming the attraction. There were three cruise ships in Belfast today, including the 4500 passenger (capacity) Princess ship, and all cruise ships ran tours here (ours included), as well as independent tours like ours.

To reach the"causeway" from the bus drop-off and visitor center there is a steep road for shuttle busses and a narrow sidewalk next to it and both are inadequate. Because the shuttle busses are a separate charge and infrequent, most people walk down and then stagger up. The actual attraction, which is a collection of around 45,000 mostly hexagonal basalt columns, was swarming with people. Even so, it is a awe inspiring sight, and worth the visit, although all the beautiful, atmospheric pictures I have seen of it have obviously been taken at a time the public wasn't allowed. With creative framing, and a little help from Google's Magic Eraser, one can make it look less crowded.

We had an hour and a half here, but with the walk down and back, and good exhibits in the visitor center, we could have certainly taken more time. And it would probably be easier on a day with fewer cruise visitors. But at least it wasn't raining.

We next made a stop at a viewpoint overlooking the famous Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, which links a couple of small islands just off the coast. The bridge was originally built to allow fishermen access to their nets, but is now another tourist destination run by the National Trust. From here we could also see Rathlin Island, which has been a place of refuge for many people, and is now primarily a nature sanctuary, although it is possible to stay there overnight. Just beyond is Scotland, and it is only about 12 miles away. We will be passing through this narrow channel in a couple of days.

We also stopped in the town of Ballycastle for a lunch or stroll around break. We opted to have a little picnic lunch in the main square and check out the colorful town. Most businesses in town seemed to be pubs, gift shops, butchers, and home decor stores, including this one combined with a funeral home. From here we drove further along the Antrim coast, dotted with small villages in the midst of green and lush countryside. One of our last stops was a cute harbor in the town of Carnlough (meaning place of cairns), created with the local limestone. It is interesting that there are really only two kinds of stone here, white limestone (similar to Dover) and black basalt - the beaches are interesting with the black and white together in a jumble.

We finished up our tour driving along Falls Road and Shankill Road in Belfast which are the main streets of the Catholic and Protestant sectors, respectively. The neighborhoods are still divided by walls, and there have actually been more walls and gates built since the peace accords than there were before. For some reason, I had thought that the segregation by religion was a thing of the past, but it seems even stronger than before, as the gates and checkpoints are still locked at night, and the walls have grown higher. We spent more time on the Protestant side, and the amount of Union Jack flags and bunting was overwhelming. There are new murals of Queen Elizabeth and King Charles, and the point seems to be to effectively say, "this is England, not Ireland". Time is probably not on their side, though, since for the first time the Catholic population is in the majority, and the desire for a unified Ireland is strong, especially since Brexit.

We had thought to maybe stay in downtown Belfast for a portion of the evening, since our ship wasn't sailing until 11PM, but it had been a long day, and this gave us the chance to try another outdoor dining venue on the ship without the bouncing around of the last two days. That, and a little Motown revue production on the ship capped off a really nice day.

We will travel only a short distance overnight to a location in Scotland called Holy Loch, where we have organized a private taxi tour with several other couples. We're hoping the weather continues good, although the prediction is, as always, for rain. We're starting to think they may not have a good handle on the actual weather.

[collectionarchive]

So I’m painting a picture of your scar and I wanted you to know.

                                                           And what do I care? There is no problem.

                                                           What did you do that for?

                                                           Of my face?

Not of your face, of your belly, of your scar on your belly.

It changed your life and everybody’s life too.

Before the operation you didn’t take any medication, did you?

                                                           No no, now I take 7 per day.

                                                           But I tell you, I have no major problems with death.

No.

Last December, while I was visiting Buenos Aires, things got clearer. I can understand him better now, after some time, how things are and how his body has changed, how his way of thinking changed, how the house also changed. Sometimes things take time to show themselves and their meaning. Even when all the elements are there from the beginning. It takes a kind of returning.

The figurative black and white paintings were drawn from pictures that I took two or three years ago of my father’s kitchen. At that time I didn’t know why I was taking them. I didn’t know what kind of documentation I was doing, but I knew that it was important. When I took a look at the photographs again after a while, there appeared among the daily objects these pill boxes and different medicaments. It was as if the medicines were reproducing themselves, taking over more and more space at a speed that was too fast to be noticed. Like an invasion. It reminds me of when you find rubbish on the seashore: it’s a sign that something else is going on, something bigger, something that’s probably very difficult to control and get rid of. There is certain information that isn’t shown directly to you, but it hits you sideways. “Lateral” relates to the side of a body, it evokes movement, a direction.

An unstoppable movement enters the reality of everyday life: the tumor had grown to the point that it was quite urgent to operate. Tumors are hidden as dormant information, but they are there; and their discovery produces a big revelation of a truth that shifts your attention and therefore shifts your priorities. There is an uncovering of topics that were taboo before. Death needs to be confronted, there is no choice, it is everywhere, as if it affects the density of the air, as if everything had death’s name on it. Maybe that is illness, just the apparition, the visibility of death. It is also the beginning of grief, in a way. It’s a preparation, like a sort of announcement, an annunciation.

During this last trip to Argentina, I took a video while walking on a pier that leads to the very center of the Iguazu Falls. My niece is looking at this intense landscape with these many tons of water pouring over it, and she says, “When is this going to stop?” Talking about the water. And then, “Can the camera tell that I’m dying?” This question really caught my attention. It was as if she felt more vulnerable at that moment, as if seeing this enormous amount of water lost in its own speed—moving so fast it looks like a statue, like no movement at all, which will actually likely continue in this never-ending flow of water for much longer than the duration of her own life—had exposed her existence in time. And it was as if the camera, this magical apparatus that captures instants in time—could tell that she is mortal.

Text by Laura Langer, edited by Rosa Aiello. From an unpublished conversation between Martin Germann and Laura Langer.

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[uthaydeshvernt]

THE VEHEMENT JOURNEY OF A PHOTOGRAPHER

CHAPTER 1

It was cloudy and windy out there, the wind slowly sighed to the plant at the balcony of an apartment. The apartment was very cozy and full of photographs and antique collections with one well-painted wall with plenty of empty frames. Few books on the table and a camera set up on a tripod stand. After being freshened up, he came to the balcony looking at the soothing weather, which somehow gave him calmness as he was already drowning in his oceans of thoughts.

He’s a guy in his 20’s trying to figure out about life. He has no permanent job and has no idea what to do next in life. At times, he feels that there’s no hope for him, that he’s stuck in a tunnel fully surrounded by darkness. He’s lost in stygian of darkness. His thoughts derange him, dragging him deeper into his thoughts. But his inner voice keeps telling him that there’s still hope and he’ll find the bright side of life. So for time being, he does whatever job comes along his way and tries his best to provide for his mother. He also manages to save some amount of money for his mother’s medical expenses and restrict himself from taking from it so that it’ll be helpful in the future. All his thought came to a pause as the wind blew to his face and rushed to his hair, and he took his camera with a sense of passion from the tripod and put around the camera strap around his neck which has his name stitched DORAN. Doran clicked a picture of the soothing weather. The only thing that gives comfort to his soul is his photographs. He takes pictures not only for the sake of getting good photographs but to freeze every moment that he feels beautiful, that’s how he randomly clicked the scenery from the balcony and continues to admire the simple beauty.

A ping from his phone distracted him. It was a reminder of his mother’s appointment in the clinic. Doran went to his mother’s room which is beside the balcony and reminded her about the appointment. Her room has one window which gives a good view outside and because she likes to do things in a classic way so she has some sticky notes stuck around the wall, one classic clock, an old radio on her table and one small shelf filled with her antique look diaries and journal.

She’s a woman in her 50’s who loves writing. She likes to write sitting on her favourite spot which is facing the window of her room.  With her curly hair tied, square-shaped spectacles on her eyes she starts writing in her journal. She likes to put everything into words so she often fills her books with words. She always told Doran to write something. She says that writing is like giving soul to your feelings. Your feelings will be vivid in front of you. It makes you know better what you feel and why you feel it. But Doran never picked up writing, as he didn’t come to the realization of what writing could make wonders in his life. Interestingly, his mother will not only write about her feelings,  but she writes about the places she admires.

One such place that she wrote about is Argentina. She wrote in her journal that ‘Despite the changing yet beautiful climate for all four seasons and the famous Tango dance, there’s so much to experience there. Experience is what makes us wiser and stronger as a person. Experience develops us and makes us a better person. A man who develops himself is born twice, is a famous saying in Argentina.  To be born again as a new person, we might not be in the same place and just like that, the journey to Iguazu Falls begins. We all should have been to waterfalls and enjoy being there, watching water white as milk flows through the boulders and reach us. No matter how hot and sunny it is, the water from the falls is always cold as ice. It’s amazement. Imagine that happening in front of you but this time it's not one waterfall but 275 waterfalls. It’s a broad stretch of cascades. All of this falls right in front of you. But to reach the falls we have to take the trails. As taking the trail to reach the top of the waterfall, the never-ending water that was pounding the rocks which makes the heartbeat rise in wonder and the eyes that just want to reach the top. After reaching the top, the sound of each waterfall is clearer, sharper than ever before. Out of all the sound from the crowd of those who want to enjoy the same view, the waterfall overwhelms beyond all the noise from the crowd. Standing in amazement,  feeling the breeze, watching the clouds above it, although a little far from the waterfall but yet felt very close. 

The longer I gaze, the more I felt close. Just standing and looking at it made me feel that nature has a connection with us. No matter who you are and where you are from, it has something to say to everyone. As I turned around and looked at the crowd, all I saw were happy faces. Smiling and enjoying nature. No worries are found there. There’s some sort of connection that makes you feel calm. The Irony is that such a majestic waterfall calms your little heart, putting away all sorrow that you carry along with you. It somehow makes you unperturbed. It’s an amazing feeling. All the worries that are with you, that you can’t tell anyone is suddenly out of heart and mind. Out of all your worries, you feel the fascination of the world, and the confoundment outside makes the inner self a little clearer. All these happen even without saying a word. This is what she wrote in her Journal. These are the words found in her journal.

But the truth is, She never been to Argentina, or the Iguazu Falls she mentioned. She wrote all that by her imagination. Because of financial obstacles, she can’t afford to travel to the places that she wished for but she didn’t let the situation overwhelm the joy that she wants to have when traveling. So she decided to put those feelings and desires into words. She surfs for the place on the web and learns more about the destination. She writes about many must-go places in those countries and feels as if she really was there. It might sound insane to some. An old woman writing about a journey that never happened and it was all from her mind. But Doran’s mother sees it in a different light.

She's a woman with contentment. She knows that happiness is a choice, and by choice, she means that we have options to respond and react to a situation. Of course, a lack of money will limit our capability to do certain things. But how about Happiness? Does it come externally to us or does it start internally within us? Doran’s mother believes that happiness comes within us. On one occasion when Doran was little, he had to give some toys to his sister but that made him worried about not having his favourite toys anymore, as how all children would feel. While looking at his sad and long face, his mother approached him and said play with the toys you have, you will feel happy with them too. He answered saying “No, it won’t”. But Doran’s mother said this one thing that made him more generous and a hint was given to find happiness. She said while placing his arm to his chest “Happiness comes from your heart”. Although he was a small kid, he’s a deep thinker, he understood what she’s trying to say. He still remembers it in his tough situations. Doran’s mother is a very optimistic person. She always tries to find joy, especially in her hard times. Since she chose to be happy, she decides to write about the places that she wishes to visit and describes it in her journal. She believes that just because she can’t travel now doesn’t mean she can’t do anything about it. She learns about the places, reads about them, and writes her feelings about it. So she preserves the joy of traveling by putting them into words.

As the clock reached 10 O’clock they both got ready to leave for the appointment. While on the way to the clinic, they both were chit-chatting and Doran’s mother turned to him and asked ‘“what happen to your job?”, “Any replies from companies?” Doran had nothing to say but the innumerable interviews he attended and being rejected in all of them flashed through his mind. He felt exhausted about finding a job. But without saying a word he continued to drive.

 As they were waiting to be called, Doran was thinking about what his mother asked. He was contemplating what to do.

His mother however for now was concerned about the appointment. As they both were thinking, a voice called his mother’s name ‘Karen’. It was Karen’s turn now and both of them went into the consultation room.

While on the way back home after the appointment, both of them decided to drop by a restaurant to get their lunch since it was 1 o’clock . Karen saw that Doran was disturbed but trying to be normal. He managed to smile but his eyes showed the sorrow inside him, worried about not getting a job but he tries to be cool about it because that’s who he is. He’s always buttoned-up. No matter how worried or broke he is, he always tries to keep it all inside him. But it was devastating for him to do so now because there’s too much inside him. Karen was noticing it. While waiting for food, Karen asked him if he had any latest photographs, he showed some of the photographs that he transferred from the camera. While looking at it, there was a specific shot that Doran took plenty of times. It was a picture of an ant climbing a tree. Out of curiosity, Karen asked him, “why did he take so many pictures of it?”. Doran said that he was waiting for a perfect shot, among the colony of ants on the tree,he wanted to get just one particular ant in his picture to make it somehow special. Karen looked at him and said I think that's what you should do in your life. He instantly realized the message that his mum was trying to convey. Just like he was trying to get one ant in his picture he had to wait to take multiple shots. Similarly, to get something worthwhile in our life we may need to wait and get trained so that we’ll know how to cherish it. Waiting can teach not only patience but it also allows us to gain knowledge of what we are waiting for, and gives different perspectives. Rejection, on the other hand, can make us feel worthless but it does something more than that. It makes us stronger and wiser about our next move.But for that, we need to be persevering.Despite the hardships, we will fight with all we have to gain what we want. It feeds the desire in the heart. At times we may be tired of fighting, but our innermost self will look for new ways to achieve it. Even if things may not turn out the way we wanted, we can be assured that it’s better to die trying rather than thinking of failing. 

Doran understood all these in the one sentence said by Karen. Although still troubled, it cleared his mind a little. A slight relief sets in him. They enjoyed their lunch and went back home. Karen slept as she felt tired, Doran sat with his laptop to apply for jobs as usual. After applying for numerous companies he was done for the day. But Doran’s mind was still running on thoughts. He was positive but he wants to find a way to resolve his problems. So after eating dinner, he decided to go for a drive, so he took his camera for no apparent reason and went without knowing the destination. After wandering for about an hour he reached a park, there was complete silence around him. He got out of his car with his camera, while leaning towards his car he was looking down at his feet thinking what’s the next step, where’s the way to resolve all his problems. He’s just a guy who is trying to have a better future, but so far all his ways are caliginous. As the place was tranquil, the silence slowly hushed his mind. All the voices in his head became quiet. He was just walking while looking down at his feet, he then stopped and sighed with little frustration. Doran slowly lifted his head from where he was standing, and what he saw above him made him stand in awe. It was a full moon with sparkling stars, he was gazing at it as if it had something to say to him. Without any further thoughts, he clicked a picture of that moment. The moment filled silence and darkness. The dark sky, what is it whispering to him? The bright moon, what is it showing him? The sparkling stars, what is it conveying?

What does this vast Universe trying to tell this minuscule man?? 

[honvoyagediary]

27th January 2020

For breakfast I have egg and jam on toast, and weirdly enough Ricky’s the odd one out by not eating this bizarre breakfast combination. They say that traveling expands your palette, I just assumed this would be by local delicacies. Anyway, it set me up well for our day in Iguacu Falls.

The entrance to the falls was a five minute walk from our hostel. On the walk to the falls, we were accompanied by tropical colored butterflies and coatis, who are best compared to raccoons, both in looks and in their mischievous scavenger nature. There were many waterfalls to be seen along the way, which at the time I thought were the main attraction. I even uttered the words “the Iguazu falls have nothing on Kirka” - which were these falls we saw in Croatia.

I soon stood corrected as we turned a corner which turned into an S shaped viewing platform of the “Devils Throat” of Iguacu Falls. As you can probably tell from watching our video, the falls were breathtaking and Ricky turned to me and said “still think Kirka is better?” What the video doesn’t reveal is the sticky temperature and the copious amount of people that made it a bit of an in-out operation.

After Ricky (unsuccessfully) wrestled a beer can from the clutches of a coatis, we returned to our hostel where we organized a taxi that would take us across the border to the Argentinian side of the Falls.

After taking countless wrong turns and asking for directions three times, our taxi driver finally delivers us to our accommodation, which was in fact an oven posing as an apartment. We did a food shop in a supermarket which looked as though it belonged to a dystopian land and got food for the next three days. Back at the apartment, Ricky creates a mosquito net den for us that he suspended from the ceiling with duct tape, and we settle in for the night.

- Honor

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Brazil, Argentina, Iguazu, Pantanal and Rio

These itineraries are all based around an extended trip I took to South America, starting in Buenos Aires. It is surprisingly warm to British travellers, given the Falklands War. After a series of despotic dictators who "disappeared" many of their opponents, letting bygones be bygones is something of Argentine speciality. Like most cities, parts of it can feel unsafe for solo travellers, but most of it is fine, especially by day. One of the most colourful parts is La Boca which features tango and restaurants by day, but red lights by night. The latter may or may not give you a different kind of awesome experience, but we do not recommend it. AX also features a tango class, so when you go to a tango club you don't have to just watch, you can take part and learn. While Uruguay may covet Buenos Aires' red carnation as the world's tango capital, its spiritual home, and dancefloor, will always be Argentina. The best places to eat are near theatre-land and by the riverside, where steak and Malbec wine can be sampled in abundance.

Iguazu is a genuine wonder of the world. Featured in the film The Mission, it is best seen from the Argentinean side (though Brazilians fervently disagree!) and ideally early in the day. We also feature a speedboat ride underneath it which is great but you have to be prepared to receive the full experience, which means getting wet! Still, "I'm just washing the Iguazu falls out of my hair" is undoubtedly one of the greatest postcard-openers of all time.

The Pantanal is an amazing wetland roughly the size of France. There are two inhabitants you really want to see here, apart from the plentiful caimans: jaguars, the worlds biggest cat, who will happily eat you; and giant otters who would eat you if they could, but will give you a nasty nip! I saw neither, but subsequently found out where they are, so with a teeny bit of luck we'll introduce you at a suitable distance.

Rio is great. Amazing beaches. Samba and probably the world's definitive carnival. Our private guides and drivers ensured that I was safe and prevented any straying into the more "iffy" parts of the city. You can even visit the carnival on some of our experiences and also the Winners Parade.

Standing on Sugarloaf Mountain presented an incredible view and after driving in a 4X4 around the forest, I felt as though I'd participated in the city's life, rather than as a simple tourist.  As in Buenos Aires, we also teach you to Samba and take you to a Samba show to try it. One day we hope to explore the favelas on our experiences too, but currently the UK and Brazillian governments say it is too dangerous because of the local gangs.   Regardless, Rio is amazing place to visit - but much better and safer done with experienced guides and a great tour operator...

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I'm so fucking behind on all manner of "LOOK HOW GOOD MY LIFE IS!" platforms. We were here on the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls over a week ago and I've still not bragged about it. I love this place, it's one of my most favourite places in all the world and this time it was made even better because I got to share it with Tarrant. What is it about waterfalls? Whether it’s a thin ribbon streaming down a rockface becoming all but mist at the bottom or thundering displays of sheer power, I fucking love them. I’ll never get bored of them as long as I have functioning eyeballs in my head. The wildlife here is abundant too, you have plenty to keep you entertained as you stand in line for a viewpoint for twenty bloody minutes because you're far too British to walk past a queue. They have this pointy faced racoon things called coatis which are devastatingly cute but they have knives for hands and they want all of your food. There are so many lizards in varying degrees of "will that thing eat my face?" and hundreds of butterflies in so many colours the just casually hitch a ride of any human they can land on. Definitely worth a visit. This is my second time and I'd happily go a third. . https://travelnshit.com/2022/12/02/back-to-my-happy-place/ • • • #brazil #brasil #visitbrazil #paraná #fozdoiguaçu #fozdoiguacu #iguazufalls #iguassufalls #cataratasdoiguacu #waterfalls #nature #naturegram #instanature #coati #landscapeporn #water #wildlife #travel #wanderlust #travelgram #instatravel #lesbiantravel #couplegoals #travelcouple (at Cataratas Do Iguaçu) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmBwDd7uSR1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Africa Part I: Victoria Falls

While I had known for years that swimming with Great Whites was top of Ryan’s bucket list, little ol’ me always thought that really was just a dream for another lifetime. However, following an absolute whirlwind of adventure the past two years, we thought-- why the hell not now?

In an Uber to the airport in Krabi, we took the plunge and bought tickets to Johannesburg from my iPhone. After that, we didn’t do a lot of follow-up planning for a few months, and even considered canceling or changing our destination following the serious drought in Cape Town. Fortunately, someone blessed the rains down in Africa, so off we went!

While we’d bought the tickets on a whim to and from Johannesburg, we ultimately decided to spend the first few days in Zimbabwe, seeing Victoria Falls. We grabbed an airport hotel in Jo-burg in order to immediately hop on another flight to Victoria Falls.

When we arrived in the tiny town that is Victoria Falls, we took a stroll through to the Victoria Falls Hotel. The hotel, built by the British colonizers in 1904, sits on the gorge above the Zambezi River downstream from the falls. That said, of course they have afternoon tea! Fortunately we made it just before they stopped serving tea for the day, and we were able to experience one of my very favorite things in an absolutely incredible location. We enjoyed our tea with the view of a lifetime, including several warthogs grazing on the lawn just next to the hotel patio. When we were through we spent a good amount of time touring the hotel and learning about the history of the area. After tea we walked back into town and hopped into a brewpub/pizza spot for some food and drink before grabbing a cab back to our hotel.

Mist from the falls

Unfortunately, Timon was nowhere to be found...

They have to bend over like that to get to the grass

The following day we went canoeing on the Zambezi. The Zambezi is the river on which Victoria Falls falls, and it also separates Zimbabwe from Zambia. Our tour was very small, with one Brazilian woman as well as an American man from….somewhere back east. Both were in town for the Victorian Falls Marathon, which we had only learned of the previous day. Maybe a good thing, because otherwise we might have been tempted to sign up for it! (The half, anyways…)

While the main point of the tour was to experience the river itself, we hoped to also see some wildlife. Most of what we saw was actually during the drive to the drop-in point. No matter where you are in Africa, keep your eyes peeled. We saw our first giraffe, our first hippo (out of the water!) and some cool birds before hitting the water. As we canoed, we saw a few crocodiles as well as more hippos. Oddly they were all on land -- the guide said it was likely because the temperatures were dropping and they didn’t feel the need to cool off in the water. Whatever the reason, I prefer my crocodiles and hippos a nice distance from my boat, so land it is!

A baobab tree, the ‘tree of life’ 

Spot the croc!

This guy was just a babe

When we reached our pull-off point, our guides had a nice lunch ready for us, where I was ‘lucky’ enough to try some crocodile kebab. ...It’s only meh. Ryan, the carnivore, agrees. We ate near a tree full of monkeys, so I spent the majority of lunch watching them play. Afterward, our guide admitted to us that we were supposed to have sandwiches rather than the hodgepodge of food we ended up eating (I wouldn’t have known any different…) except the monkeys had stolen the loaf of bread as soon as he arrived! He even showed us the plastic bag stuck in the tree as proof!

Crocodile kebab

Monkey watching

Upon our return to town, we decided to check out the local artisans market, where we bought a few handmade souvenirs for ourselves as well as some friends and family, before hitting up the town’s brewery, the River Brewing Co. The world cup was still going on, so we watched France beat Argentina (sorry, Messi!) while sipping on some local brews. It took a bit of effort to find a dinner spot that evening, as people from all over the world were in town looking to carbo-load before their marathon the next morning. We settled on a small tourist-trap looking place, had a quick bite, and cabbed it back to our hotel. (You don’t dare walk at night, due to aforementioned random giraffes, hippos, monkeys… and their predators… just off the roads.)

While others were running, we were sleeping in. Eventually we got up to walk into town, cheering on the runners nearing the finish line along the way. Today was the day we were finally going to see the falls! On our walk there, however, we were stopped by two guards telling us we  should wait, as there were elephants on the path and it wasn’t safe. We hemmed and hawed, before noticing that there were several other people walking around and we’d likely be just fine. We proceeded with caution and were rewarded with an incredibly up-close experience with the largest land animal in the world! We stood in awe for a few minutes, watching them graze in the bushes (there were 4 or 5 of varying distance from us) before grabbing a couple s-Elphies and moving on.

There is a nice restaurant on the edge of the canyon called the Lookout Cafe, where we grabbed a bite to eat with the best view in the house. Finally we made it to the falls themselves. I don’t know what exactly I had been expecting. You can see the billowing mist from them anywhere you stand in town, and you can hear them from a mile away, so I’m not sure why their enormity amazed me as much as it did once I finally stood next to them. I would use our cliche ‘let the pictures speak for themselves’ here, but it’s impossible to take a photo of Victoria Falls that might do it justice. The two nicknames ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ and ‘The Place of the Rainbow’ given to it by the indigenous people of the area, gives more insight into the grandiosity and splendor of the waterfall. There are several viewing points within the Victoria Falls National Park, so we spent as much time taking it all in while doing our best to avoid getting too soaking wet. (Ponchos are for chumps.)

Shameless pull straight from Wikipedia: 

While it is neither the highest nor the widest waterfall in the world, Victoria Falls is classified as the largest, based on its combined width of 1,708 metres (5,604 ft) and height of 108 metres (354 ft), resulting in the world's largest sheet of falling water. Victoria Falls is roughly twice the height of North America's Niagara Falls and well over twice the width of its Horseshoe Falls. In height and width Victoria Falls is rivalled only by Argentina and Brazil's Iguazu Falls.

A wee bit misty...

After experiencing Victoria Falls, we made the trip across the river into Zambia. We had purchased a double Visa that would allow us in for a daytrip, which was all we had time for anyways. Unfortunately we did not get to experience the waterfall from the national park on the Zambia side, as it was a separate (expensive) entrance fee, and we had entered the country with the intention of visiting the Royal Livingstone Hotel. Because of course I wanted to have afternoon tea in both Victoria Falls and Livingstone!

We went through customs on both sides of the bridge before making the decently long walk out to find the hotel. It was immediately evident that this wasn’t a pedestrian-friendly walk, as there were zero sidewalks and we were the only ones who didn’t hop in a cab upon entering the country. Oh well, it’s only 2 kilometers and still plenty of daylight!

The Zambezi from the bridge

Walking up to the Victoria Falls Hotel two days prior, we were greeted by warthogs grazing on the lawn. As if that wasn’t cool enough, on this side of the river we ran into zebras! As soon as we entered the gate to the hotel grounds, we came across several. This time we stopped for a Z-elfie. Ok, I’ll stop. We were seated for tea just inside, where we still had a view of the lawn and the Zambezi River but could grab some respite from the sun and heat. The tea and cakes were great, with Ryan and I agreeing that the Victoria Falls Hotel had better scones while the tea itself was more enjoyable at the Royal Livingstone. Once we finished up we spent some time exploring the grounds, coming across another herd of zebras and watching the sunset over the river. Before it got too low, however, we made the trek back to the border crossing in order to get back into Zimbabwe before the customs offices closed. We made it through just as it really got dark and had a quick dinner at an Asian restaurant before heading to bed.

I can imagine not much has changed since Livingstone himself sat here. Kidding... Unlike it’s counterpart in Victoria Falls, this hotel was built in 2001.

My happy place! Yum!

One more glimpse of the river as we cross back over the bridge

First thing in the morning, we had a flight back to South Africa, to spend a week in Cape Town! Africa Part II coming soon! 

Tot ziens!

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I was fortunate enough to have a year to spend exploring Argentina. However, for most people coming to visit this beautiful country, that simply isn’t possible. I’ve found 10 days is generally the sweet spot when it comes to planning a trip to any country. So, this itinerary will help you plan your Argentine adventure and see as much as you possibly can in your 10 days! (And I’ll also share some suggestions if you have more or less time!)

*This post will also be offering suggestions for Patagonia, Argentina, which some activities are generally only available between the months of October – March. I’ll make note of this and also offer alternatives if you can’t visit during that timeframe.

How to Spend 10 Days in Argentina – The Ultimate Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive in Buenos Aires & Spend a Half Day Exploring

Your international flight will most likely be stopping in Buenos Aires, so be sure to take some time and explore this beautiful city! It’s been my experience that most flights coming from the US arrive in the morning. So, this will give you a half day to explore! I would suggest going to Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, La Recoleta and then having dinner near La Recoleta or in Puerto Madero – depending on where your hotel is. I always stayed at the Sheratons (the Convention Center & the Libertador were both great) and always had fabulous experiences.

Click here to read my tips for spending a half day in Buenos Aires.

La Recoleta Cemetery

La Boca

La Casa Rosada

Day 2 – More Exploring in Buenos Aires or Day Trip to Colonia

Option 1.) Explore Buenos Aires – from touring the Casa Rosada to Teatro Colon to dining at a Parrilla to seeing a tango show…there’s a lot to do in Buenos Aires! Click here for more info.

Option 2.) Day Trip To Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay – I’m including this because it was one of my favorite travel experiences. Colonia is so quaint and relaxing and is a great way to get a little R&R before you get into the craziness that is the rest of this itinerary! Haha. Click here for more info on spending a day in Colonia del Sacramento.

Colonia del Sacramento photos

Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Seriously, could it get any prettier?

Day 3 – Fly to Puerto Iguazú & Visit the Brazilian Side of the Falls

If you’re coming all the way to Argentina, you MUST visit Iguazu Falls. I really didn’t think I was going to enjoy this portion of the trip, but boy oh boy, was I wrong! Iguazu Falls is one of my favorite travel experiences.

Try to get one of the early morning flights (around 6 am). These are direct flights that will get you to Puerto Iguazú by about 8 am. This gives you plenty of time to drop your luggage off at your hotel and then to visit the Brazilian side of the falls (you can do this via a tour company, taking the public bus or by taxi). Click here to read all my info for visiting the falls.

The Brazilian side of the falls.

Day 4 – Visit the Argentine Side of Iguazu Falls

Yes, visiting the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls requires a full day. There is a lot to see on this side! Everyone has a favorite side of the falls, but I have to say, the Argentine side was my favorite. Click here to read all my tips for visiting the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls.

See the video below of just how close you can get to the falls on the Argentine side!

Day 5 – Fly to El Calafate

The flights from Puerto Iguazú to El Calafate, unfortunately, can take some time and tend to involve a couple hour layover in Cordoba. This means that by the time you get to El Calafate, there won’t be much time for activities. (If you do manage to get in with a couple hours to spare, you could do a 4×4 off-road tour of the area!) But don’t worry, El Calafate is a nice little town with a relaxed atmosphere, there are plenty of little souvenir shops, fabulous restaurants/bars/cafes to fill your time with.

Day 6 – Day Trip to El Chalten

If you’re planning on spending more than 10 days in Argentina, I would suggest spending those extra days in El Chalten. It’s a fabulous little town with some amazing hikes. It’s actually the “hiking capital of Argentina.” But even if you only have 1 day to spend here, you’ll still have a great time and get to see some fantastic views of Mount Fitz Roy. Click here for more information on El Chalten.

*Although these hikes are subject to weather, it is still possible to do in the winter months.

I really wanted to see Mount Fitz Roy!

Day 7 – Hike Perito Moreno Glacier

The only thing that was better for me than Iguazu Falls was hiking Perito Moreno Glacier. Nothing compares to this experience! This is one of the pricier portions of the trip, however, it’s very much worth saving your pennies for. Click here to read why I loved it so much + all my tips for the hike. (If the hike is out of the budget, though, don’t worry! You can take a bus to the viewing platforms of the glacier, and taking a boat tour is a much more cost-effective option as well + it still allows you to get close to the glacier.)

*Visiting the glacier in winter will obviously be colder, but it’s still possible! And it means less crowds.

That’s just dirt, not pollution. Phew!

Cheers!! Enjoying our glacier ice drinks at the end of the hike.

How unreal does this look? (Those are research huts!)

Day 8* – Fly to Ushuaia & Potentially Do a Short Hike*

Ah, Ushuaia! It’s dubbed “The Southern Most City in the World” and is the place many expeditions to Antarctica depart from. Ushuaia is not as high up on everyone’s list for places to visit in Argentina, as it tends to be a bit pricier. For me, visiting “The Southern Most City in the World” has always been high on my bucket list. So, we worked this into our touring itinerary. I loved it! But I completely understand that this portion isn’t for everyone, so I’ve included some options at the end of the post if Ushuaia just isn’t your idea of a good time.

BUT, if you’re coming here. A great way to spend your first day would be to take a short hike through Tierra del Fuego National Park! Click here for more info.

Day 9 – Walk with the Penguins!

Another reason to go to Ushuaia is to walk with the penguins! There are several different tours to do this with (some are much more cost effective than others). However, walking with the penguins on Isla Martillo is very up close and personal + only 20 people are allowed on the island at a time, so it’s very private. Click here for more information on this tour.

*Please note, the penguins are not there year-long! Check with the tour company when planning your trip. (And yes, you have to use a tour company for this.) It’s my understanding that they are not there in the fall/winter months and are only there in spring/summer to nest. And if you happen to be visiting at a time when there will not be penguins, try spending the day with the sled dogs. I’ve heard wonderful things about these tours.

2 of these are not like the others…Can you spot the King Penguins? 😉

Day 10 – Flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires and Then Home

Unfortunately, for international flights, you’ll have to head back to Buenos Aires. This will likely leave you with very little time on Day 10.

*If you’d rather not go to Ushuaia, check out these options instead…

*Option 1.) Instead of heading to Ushuaia, you could also spend a couple days in Mendoza, sipping wine and enjoying the scenery. The only problem is the flights from El Calafate are horrible. Your best bet would be to go from Puerto Iguazu to Mendoza and then to El Calafate – the flights seem to work much better this way. (If you have more time + budget, this would be another option to add a few more days to you itineary!) Click here for my tips on traveling to Mendoza.

Mendoza photos

Look at those views!

Our lunch with the Chimichurri sauce. Yum!

Bodega Vistalba had the best views!

*Option 2.) Instead of heading to Ushuaia, you could add an extra couple days in El Chalten or spend some more time exploring glaciers near El Calafate. There are some fantastic boating and sailing tours to do there as well.

To see all of my travel posts on Argentina, click here.

If anyone has any questions at all about traveling to Argentina or this itinerary, please don’t hesitate to leave your questions or comments in the comments section at the bottom. Or you can personally email me at Lindsey@have-clothes-will-travel.com.

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How to Spend 10 Days in Argentina – The Ultimate Itinerary I was fortunate enough to have a year to spend exploring Argentina. However, for most people coming to visit this beautiful country, that simply isn't possible.

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Earning Allure-616

Earning Allure-616 Chapter 1-Gottcha Somewhere near Iguazu Falls Argentina Sam was hotter than he’d ever been in his life. Not even the dry heat of Afghanistan could compare to the constant muggy, wet humidity of Central America. The Argentina rainforest had a wet, deep heat that sunk into his pores and burned him from the inside out. The heat was inescapable. It was more(finally!)than what could be said for his target. Sam promised Steve he would help him find Sergeant Barnes, and he meant it. Steve had helped Sam find more purpose in his life a month ago by allowing him to help with the fight against Hydra. As much as he loved helping fellow vets at the Veterans hospital, this felt just as important. He was doing something that felt honest and bigger than him, and that was finding and helping Steve’s friend. The historical figure that was James “Bucky” Barnes. He was still helping a soldier. James Barnes just happened to be the world's longest P.O.W in history. He’d tried to kill him, and Steve, and Natasha but Sam could sort of look over that when he thought about the Brainwashing part. Which brought him back to why he was in Argentina. As good as Steve was at being a leader, he knew that Bucky was more than just a Sergeant in the Military. He was trying to figure out who he was again. Which is where Sam came in as a former soldier who had to come home and find who he was and what that meant to himself. While the same could be said for Steve, Sam’s job was to get into other soldiers’ minds and help them find some peace as a civilian. So, it was decided that Sam would be the best man for the job. Even though Sam thought that Barnes could be found a lot quicker with Tony Stark's help, Steve had refused. Saying this was their mission and they could find Bucky by themselves. Sam looked around the outskirts of the rainforest he was near. He’d started a trek down the road from the bar that the locals tended to visit. Using the information, he was given. Bucky was on his way to Brazil. He’d tracked him first to Mexico, and it seemed Barnes was making his way in a very jagged pattern west through the continent. Barnes was attempting to lose his tail, but Sam had finally caught up to him, if his information was correct Barnes had left the bar only 10 minutes before Sam walked in. As he walked on the side of the road, he looked for any signs of the Soldier. He would not have turned back as the road only went one way. So he walked two more miles until he got to the entrance of the forest. There was no way in hell Sam was going to go into that tree trap, and even if he didn’t know any better the locals had warned him against it. He pulled out his phone and typed in the code to let Steve know that Bucky was close and that he needed him to get his ass to his coordinates. Before he could look down to reply to Steve’s rapid response, he saw movement just out of the corner of his left eye. The first thing Sam noticed when he realized he was not on his feet anymore was that he had the breath knocked out of him. The second thing he noticed was that Barnes was standing over him with a hunting knife in his hand at rest, while his other gloved hand was clenched tight into a fist. His storm grey eyes were focused on the only other soul on this road. “Why are you following me?” Barnes said while clenching the knife tighter. Sam knew he had about 5 minutes to distract Barnes before the quinjet arrived. He had to make every second count. “Steve sent me” he wheezed, because fuck-his wind was gone, and Sam found it a little hard to get air back into his lungs. As Barnes stepped forward, turning the knife up Sam knew he had to at least deescalate the situation. “You know Steve, right? The guy you beat the hell out of and pulled out of the Potomac?” When Barnes stopped moving towards him, Sam thought he could see the recognition in the soldier’s eyes. That was good; it meant Barnes wasn’t suffering short term memory loss. Sam took the moment to do what he did best. Talk.

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Thursday, January 5 - in transit to Puerto Iguazu

Today didn't go exactly as planned, but we have made it here. Our flight was scheduled to leave at 10:50, which meant we were supposed to start boarding at 9:50. Since there was a plane from another airline at our gate, we assumed (correctly as it turned out) that we were going to take a bus to our plane. There are very few gates at this airport (not the big, newer international airport, but the close in, original airport), so there are about three times as many planes departing as available gates.

However, no one even showed up to our gate desk until about 10:35, and then we were put in three lines, one for families, one listed as group 1 and our group, 2. The single boarding agent was checking boarding passes slowly with his phone, and by the time they got to our group, it was already 11:15. Then all of a sudden, all the people who had already gone down the jetway started coming back. No explanation other than it would be another 30 minutes.

We eventually started to board again and were on our way, about 2 hours late. No explanation, only "sorry". Since no one is connecting to any other flights, it probably wasn't that critical, but it did eat into our day in Puerto Iguazu. FlyBondi is a bargain airline, so everything was extra, but even adding on our checked bags, reserved seats and carry-ons, it was about half the price of the Argentine national airline. We'll see if they do better on the return trip.

We had arranged a driver through Booking, and we found each other, although he went to the wrong door. While driving to our hotel, we decided to see if he was interested in providing transportation to the Iguazu Falls park (Argentina side), and if it would be possible to take us to another falls we had heard about in Paraguay, as well as the Brazilian side of the falls. We spent a little time negotiating prices when we got to our hotel, and it should work out well. He has a new car, with great A/C, and seems to be a good driver, unlike our last taxi ride in Buenos Aires. Pablo doesn't have much English, but between Russ' Spanish and Google translate, we can communicate.

Our little hotel is quite nice, with a lovely pool. Like everything in Argentina, it needs a little maintenance, since first the bathroom door handle came off, and then the handle on the cold water faucet came unscrewed, but we fixed them, and all is well. The A/C is great, and the breakfast setup looks quite nice. We didn't have time for much exploration since our plane was so late, but we still found the nearest grocery store and got some essentials.

This area is true rainforest, and quite a change from the dry pampas near Buenos Aires. Lots of trees and humidity, and very green. The days have had highs in the low 90's, but it wasn't that oppressive today. We did notice flying in that the Rio Parana appears quite low. They have had drought here, too. Puerto Iguazu is at the junction of the Rio Parana and the Rio Iguazu, where the falls are located upstream about 20 kilometers. The Parana runs pretty much north and south here, and the Iguazu enters from the east The west side of the Parana is Paraquay, while the north side of the Iguazu is Brazil, so each country has a "three frontiers" monument on their side of the confluence.

Flying in it was also noticeable that while the forest has been cut down and turned to farm or ranch land on the Paraguay side, because of the National Park here in Argentina, the rainforest is more or less intact. We are heading out to the park tomorrow morning to be ready to enter the park when they open at 8, both to beat the heat and maybe avoid the worst of the crowds.

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Sheer beauty of Iguazú Falls