Esta es el cataratas de Iguazu and they are breathtaking. This is only a small part oF an expansive system of falls

here is the Hotel we stayed in. it was very nice with A.C. and soft bed and Breakfest in the morning. we stayed here in Puerto Iguazu for two nights and it was great. For 35 pasos ($9 U.S.) it was hard to beat. there was a pool and it was oriented very close to the bus station to get the the actual park where the fall were. One night Ashley and I enjoyed some wine while seated here waiting for the others to come back with the key since there was only one.

This is another section of the fall. we spent about 6 hours walking around this park and only saw about 3/4 of it. the river was very high so we couldn´t go to the island and swim´. We were all a little sad about that because it was a blistering hot day. Along with the island there was a rafting tour and a high speed bout tour ( much like at Niagra) that we could have gone on but it was just to much stuff to do.

Allthough we could not go to the Island because of the water level it made for some very spectacular falls. This part is at the very top of the falls called the devils throat. We saved this for last and it was truely powerful and beautiful beyond words. As you look down over the falls everthing disappears in to a mist. Surging explosions of water soak the deck were you stand and the awe of the place is completely consuming.

Before going to the fall we went to some anchient ruins in San Ignacio. this is a shot of what once was the entrance of a towering church that stood about 30% higher than what you see. The floor was all engraved tile and at the far end stood a barely recognizable alter.

Some of us may recognize this plant from working at Esmans green house. This is growing out of one of the many delapadated walls that littered the grounds of what was once a thriving Jesueit Mission

Here is the cliff that over looks the campground that we stayed at the night after exploring the ruins of San Ignacio. We had to set up at night and the Mosquitos were horrible so we could not even hang out outside the safety of our tents.

The following morning we climbed the steps that lead to the top of the cliff and thier are our tents clustered in a safe circle near the rivers edge.

The Parana River which is fed by the giant falls of Iguazu is a place of great beuaty as well as commerce as you can see by the small ship in the distance.

And Finally we have Ashley delirious from the long and taxing yet awe inspiring journey through the provence of Misiones Argentina. We returned back to Mama Roja late wednesday night sweaty and tired but it was all worth while. The journey opened our eyes to an unknown world filled with power and history. We are both humbled at the diversity surrounding us and we even more excited to see what next is in store.