Butterflys fluttered by...

Our picnic in Mendoza was hot, sweaty, and delicious. We gorged ourselves on yummy cheeses, meats, and olives. Not exactly hot weather food, but it was necessary and needed. We hung out in the shade for a few hours, then headed home to finish packing, then bid farewell and great thanks to our wonderful Killiner hosts. We hopped on board our Andesmar bus that night and settled in for 36 hours of hell.



After two sleepless nights and cankles like you read about, we arrived in HOT Puerto Iguazu. We immediately hopped in a cab and were whisked away to Hostel Inn, a mini backpackers resort outside of town. We spent the day tanning(me moreso than Oli), swimming, enjoying a few Quilmes, and relaxing. Yummy buffet for dinner, then off to bed.

We woke up on Friday morning ready to take the falls by storm. We caught the local bus out front, and upon arrival found that credit cards were NOT accepted, so I rushed off to the ATM inside the park and debated whether I should leave Oli behind (Gingers get cranky in the heat). Luckily for him, he was behaving himself today and I returned to pay his entrance.

The Argentinian side of the falls is extensive, with tons of different paths to various miradors, a free train system, and a ferry to take you to the island. The falls themselves are amazing- over 275 cataracts, with thick mist enveloping you, providing welcome coolness in the hot summer sun. Hundreds of butterflies swarmed railings and puddles- beautiful. The walk out to devils throat was interesting, where we even saw a huge crocodile sunning himself. The intense collision of heavy falls makes it impossible to even see the point of impact through the mist, but there was a lovely rainbow, great views, and that feeling of how small we really are in the world.

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After the falls we headed back to the hostel for a night of Asado, Caperinas, and fun. We also had a very interesting show, which the boys enjoyed immensely more than the ladies.



Miserably, we headed across the border to Brazil, where we ran into slight trouble with our passports due to a speedy exit from Brazil back in December. We made it through in one piece, hopped in a cab on the other side to ride to our hostel. We were severely ripped off, and huffing and puffing we checked into the dorm, where we had a nice rejuvinating nap. Afterwards, we ate some lunch at McDonalds (don´t judge), read for a bit.... Homemade pizza for dinner, then watched Penelope. Off to bed in the airconditioned room, where we found bedbug carcasses in the bedframe. We pulled out our sleepsheets and tossed and turned all night, imagining little bites all over.

Today the plan is to head over to the Brazilian side of the falls, which is much smaller than the Argie side. The who know s what? We are planning on leaving for Rio tomorrow, but we´ll see how the bus tickets go.

Less than a week left in South America, no use for our Spanish now.... we feel a bit out of sorts! Very excited for the UK though, and to see Chrissi when she flies over. Our friend ryan finally purchased a ticket to come visit, so we will see him in the UK and in India. Exciting! Love to all, xoxoxo.