Just got back a few hours ago from Iguazú. It was breathtaking. Just think about the most beautiful waterfall you have ever seen and imagine a rainforest with hundreds of them all around you. When we went to the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat), which is a ring of colossal size waterfalls similar to the Niagara Falls, you could not even see the bottom of it because of all the mist coming up from the speed and impact of the falling water.
The Garganta del Diablo is indescribable. Pictures can't do it justice...so here is a video of it as well.
Continuing our series of extremely awesome adventures, we went on a boat that took us into a waterfall! Wearing ponchos and freezing in our shorts and t-shirts, we got soaked, but absolutely loved it! One of the best parts of the Iguazú falls and the surrounding park is that we can get up, close and personal with the rainforest. They allow you to walk over, go under and walk right next to the falls. It was awesome to be able to see Iguazú from many points of view. Here is a video from the boat.
After enjoying the day at the falls, we headed back to our hotel for dinner. Exhausted and in need of a warm meal, we stayed at the restaurant from opening until closing. I can definitely get used to the leisurely pace of meals here! I was told Argentinians are very family-oriented. I can definitely understand that when so much time is spent around the dinner table. Plus, good conversation and a bottle of vino definitely seems good for the heart!
The trip to Iguazú falls marks the completion of another chapter of my time in Argentina. These past few days traveling with friends has been absolutely incredible. We had so many good times and great memories that I never want to forget. After only 10 days here, I feel as though I'm living the good life -- La Vida Argentina.
Pramod, the other Harvard intern, moved into our homestay today. We are living with a wonderful and caring woman named Cristina. It was really sweet, when I left for Iguazú yesterday at 6 am, she woke up to make sure I was up (which of course, I wasn't) and called me a taxi. I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy the host family experience, but it's fantastic! It makes living abroad far less intimidating and makes the city feel more like home.
In terms of my work, we are going for our first day of work on the 30th, so until then, we are preparing our impact study for the bank. For now, I'm going to enjoy the last few days without responsibilities and enjoy beautiful BA!
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