We spent a day on the Brazilian side of the waterfalls. This provided the overview of the falls, which are within Argentine territory. They are so so so so big! We thought we'd seen them and then walk around another corner revealing another 400m of waterfalls. Phil has been to Niagara but said that this was far more impressive. There was not a lot to do on this side of the falls so we spent a few hours walking along the trails and the jettys over the river.

The next day we headed to Argentina, and to the waterfalls from this side. As we were driven over the border (where our passports were taken to be stamped by our guide without us even leaving the van and anyone verifying our identities!)our driver stopped on the middle of a bridge. There was a line which separated Argentina and Brazil, with the road markings changing colour accordingly. From the bridge you could also see the river which distinguished Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay borders, which was a pretty cool sight.

The falls were much closer up on this side. We spent a whole day walking around the various sections to see it all. We did a boat trip where we were taken directly under some of the waterfalls and drenched, which was pretty scary due to the force of the water. We also went to the "devil's throat", which is the very top of the falls where vast amounts of water drop off into a huge hole. The water in the falls travels at 1200 cubic metres per second. The falls are in the film Moonraker and also the new (appalling) Indiana Jones movie!

It was truly spectacular and one of the most impressive things we've ever seen. Definitely up there with Machu Picchu and Christo Redentor in Rio.

We are now heading to Buenos Aires to be reunited with the Swedes and for some world famous Argentinian steak! We have a 18 hour bus journey tonight but we have had 2 days thoroughly chilling out by a huge pool in 35 degree sunshine so can't complain!

Will add photo's in the next few days.

Love to you all,

Ali and Phil xx