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Iguacu Falls

29/10/2010

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The falls are on the intersection of 3 countries - Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. At the falls themselves you can see Argentina from the Brazilian side (and vice versa). Paraguay is visible further downstream.
We visited the Brazilian side first, with Shelly and an English guy from our hostel called Kevin.
Then 2 days later we went across to Argentina with Shelly and saw the falls from that side. We thought the Argentinian side was more spectacular although I think you have to see them from both sides to appreciate the size of the falls and the power of the water.
The falls here are created from ancient lava flows that reached this point and created a vertical drop to the earth that was not reached by the lava. Then a second flow of lava reached almost the same point, in some places creating a double drop, whilst in parts it is a single, higher drop.
There were hundreds of beautiful butterflies, toucans and heaps of curious (hungry) Coati's (Quati's) - scroll down to see one of them up close.
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I am in the middle - in an orange top next to Shelly in her orange rain coat. This is the border between Brazil and Argentina
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Coati
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Yep, that's me in the middle again
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Simone
11/11/2010 05:46:47 pm

Hi Molly
Great photos!! The waterfall looks awesome!!did you have a great birthday? we were thinking of you!!!!!!!!! school is great and christmas is coming soon and so are you!!! YAY! have fun!!!!!! from simone!!!xx

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Tom Purcell
14/11/2010 02:19:28 pm

Molly, great photos from October. Those waterfalls are amazing.We have had 2 hot days so I wish I was under one. Happy Birthday.We had the year 6 excursion to Sydney last week.We had a lot of fun.Everyone was tired at the end as on the Friday we went to Luna Park. Say hi to everyone.Stay safe.Mr P

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raegan
30/11/2010 07:13:12 am

i like the waterfalls

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lily attwood
15/12/2010 02:04:11 pm

those waterfalls look awesome, this whole town cant wait 2 have ya back

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