| The Brazilian side of Igaucu Falls |
[Apr. 24th, 2008|08:26 pm] |
Hey all,
Quick post in the 9 remaining minutes of internet time. I got to Foz do Iguacu after a 16 hour bus ride. Mostly uneventful except it was frigging cold and I couldn't sleep despite wearing as many clothes as possible. I even wore shoes! So I arrive in Foz extremely tired but did bump into a couple of Frenchies that were in the Pantanal with me. I pointed them in the direction of my hostel, they beat me there since they took a taxi. I was brave and figured out the buses.
I dumped my stuff and headed off to the Brazilian side of the waterfalls (which are reputed to be better than Niagra). Have a quick google if, like me 2 months ago, you've never heard of Iguacu Falls. I paid the admission fee only to find that the park was touristastic and had more giftshops than Disneyland. Every trail started or ended with a tour company trying to sell you a boat ride or a giftshop.
Worse, it turns out some of the tour companies own the trails, meaning the 9km trail I had planned to hike would cost 135R$. Now, I can get a helicopter tour for less than that (40quid, 80USD) so I laughed in their faces and left. I should say that the falls (what I could see from the tiny trail that was free) were absolutely beautiful. Simply amazing. I'll post the pictures when I'm able but the sight was probably the best in Brazil so far.
Internet about to run out but will just say I left the falls pretty grumpy due to the ludicrous 135R$ charge for that trail. Day was saved by the discovery of a beer garden near the hostel. 4R$ for a giant beer (picture will follow some day) and 11R$ for bacon pizza. Wonderful.
Argentina tomorrow with another backpacker, maybe Paraguay. Later,
Rach |
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wow, wiki says it's amazing! Can't wait to see pictures!!
From: (Anonymous)
2008-04-25 01:16 pm (UTC)
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Hey Kip,
Me again, enjoy reading about your travels as I sit here in my hot office at waterloo. Sounds like you are still doing loads of fun stuff...you were definately built for travelling. Tomorrow I am off to do a walking tour of the city of London.
Continue to have fun (as you will)
Lotsa love Chuckle xxxx
From: (Anonymous)
2008-04-25 09:53 pm (UTC)
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Boo to price gouging! Yeah to cheap giant beer! I'll be interested to see how many countries you can do in a day.
Adrian
From: (Anonymous)
2008-05-09 10:33 pm (UTC)
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hi rach
keep finding the cheap beer and avoiding the mozzies, may be carry a bat in your luggage?
lots of love xxx | |
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