Iguazú - Day 2

Up early despite not getting to bed until after midnight due to wi-fi dropping in & out whilst I tried to do check-in for Friday's flight to Buenos Aires...

We had a yummy relaxing breakfast at 6:30 a.m. & were out early onto a 7 km walk (return) - the Sendero Macuco - through rainforest to a waterfall, Arroyo Arrechea. The predicted overnight thunderstorm had not eventuated so we had a lovely morning accompanied by monkeys (Cebus nigritus), birds & the most glorious butterflies: the path dappled in sunlight filtered through the tall canopy. We had the place almost to ourselves due to our early start & met crowds of people on the way back out.

We felt quite 'pooped' at the end - possibly the heat. It has since started to rain so we are enjoying our lovely hotel facilities & relaxing until possibly going for a walk to the main falls much later in the day when it is cooler & people have started to leave the park.

Actually, we ended up with a change of plan. The weather seemed to clear (as it turned out, it was only a break between showers) & we decided to ‘take a punt’ & do the circuits to the falls. DEET'd ourselves up against the mozzies, plus water to drink & set off.

It was a good call as, even though it rained on & off, we were well protected by our ponchos & umbrellas; besides, we had the place pretty much to ourselves until a little later and it was cool & refreshing. Afterall, what is a rainforest without rain?

Hey, a selfie!! (No-one else in sight!).

We had a delightful time walking the trails. The falls were amazing & the trails take you up right close & over the top as well. We walked & walked; then took the little train to the main station at the park entrance & returned to our hotel along the Sendero Verde just as another storm moved in. The light was by now quickly fading too even though it was only 4:00 p.m.

All in all, a very good day: 17 kms walking for the day.