Just Wondering- Iguazu Falls

Well I can finally say that my first excursion was more than a success! It was refreshing to get out of the city and casually visit one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

While it was an 18 hour bus ride to actually get there, time passed quickly, and I was somehow able to sleep through most of the night! I came prepared with my blow-up neck pillow and eye mask, and considering how far the seats reclined, there wasn't really a reason I shouldn't sleep well! Although a blanket would have been nice. The next morning, we stopped at the ruins of San Ignacio Miní. In case you were wondering, "San Ignacio Miní was one of the many missions founded in 1632 by the Jesuits in what the Spanish called the Province of Paraguay in the Americas during the Spanish colonial period" (Wikipedia). They were pretty cool.

After some enjoying some empanadas for breakfast at about noon, we continued our journey to Iguazu. That night we just hung out at the hostel, playing some cards, enjoying a delicious buffet, and having pillow talk- something we have all missed about having roommates!

mis amigas

The next morning we were up and at it early to head to the falls! When we got there, we got a tour of the jungle on our way to the river for the boat ride! It was awesome!! There were some crazy rapids, awesome views of the falls, and we got SOAKED. Even though I was stuck wearing wet tennis shoes the rest of the day, it was so worth it!

pre-getting drenched

 The weather was typical tropical weather... one minute it's raining, the next the sun is out! That definitely made for some sweet rainbows.

We spent the day at the national park, walking around the falls, and ended at the infamous Garganta del Diablo ("Devil's Throat"). The amount of water is UNBELIEVABLE.

obligatory selfie with the falls

The next day while everyone who had their Brasilian visa's went to check out the falls from the other side, the rest of us were stuck at the hostel. We decided to venture out into the pouring rain to check out the town of Iguazu and enjoy some yummy burgers before our long journey back to the city. Unfortunately that journey didn't actually start until 8pm, once everyone from Brazil was back and they cleaned the bus. That gave us a few extra hours to chill at the hostel, play cards, eat snacks, and be bored. Luckily, the bus was comfortable enough for sleeping the whole way home- much needed!

Seeing Iguazu Falls was an incredible first trip and only makes me more excited for my adventures to come. Next stop: Oktoberfest in Cordoba!