The forecast was for rain but we were hoping it would hold off while we explored the other side of the falls.
The ticket and information service wasn’t as efficient on the Argentinian side as it had been on the Brazil side, we eventually got tickets and an idea of our day ahead.
We managed to squeeze in to the next train heading to the Devil’s throat. There are quite graphic photos asking people not to feed the wild animals, they really scared Aanya. The walkway from the train had been closed due to flooding till July this year, so lucky for us that it is open. Along our walk we spotted gigantic catfish and a turtle sunbathing. The roar of the water could be heard before we arrived. Nothing had prepared me for the spectacular view that awaited us. Thanks to the recent rain the water levels were high and absolutely gushing down. We were sprayed constantly as we walked around admiring the awe inspiring sight in front of us. Basically we were on top of the main waterfalls and could see how the biggest waterfall in the world emerged. The mist arising from the spray blocked the scene below.
Reluctantly we left to explore the rest of the park. 80% of the 275 waterfalls are on the Argentinian side and they have made extensive walkways so they can be admired.
We started with the upper (superior) circuit, which is the walkway on top of quite a few waterfalls. We got to admire the sights and also the birds that flew around. Jeevan desperately wanted to see a Toucan and was so happy when we saw one, after that we spotted loads!
After lunch we headed to the lower (inferior- the direct translation makes me laugh) circuit which gave us better appreciation of the waterfalls we had seen from the other walk.
We finished in time to get back as the park was closing, catching sight of an Agouti (so many new animals in the last week).
Jeevan headed to get us dinner as I stayed with the children to finish their school assignments. He got to meet some people from our death defying boat ride in Ilha Grande and had a good old yarn and laugh with them about their travels.
The rain poured down at night, perfect timing as we cozied up in bed.
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