Tag 62: Iguazu Falls/Argentina

We spent yesterday at the hostel editing photos and taking care of some things. We met a very nice Swiss guy named Tobias here, and today we went to the Argentine side of the waterfalls with him. Unfortunately, the day started with a lot of rain, which initially worried us, but we still went out equipped with rain jackets. We spent a lot of time in the park and saw everything. After visiting both sides of the waterfalls, we came to the conclusion that the Brazilian side is very impressive, while the Argentine side is extremely impressive. If you only have one day, we would recommend the Argentine side as it has a lot more to offer. However, if you have more time, we would recommend visiting both sides and starting with the Brazilian side.

Tomorrow we will continue our journey to Buenos Aires, Argentina. That means we have to say goodbye to Brazil. In summary, Brazil is huge, and in the big cities, you have to get used to driving for a long time, even if the destination is not far away. Rice and beans are eaten a lot, and a party is never complete without live music (usually samba), unabashed dancing, and singing. Every Brazilian is annoyed with the government and blames it for the high poverty rate. The country has the best fruits in the world, super tasty sweets, and a lot of good meat. The beaches are beautiful and well visited by scantily clad Brazilians. In general, there is a lot of dirt and trash everywhere, the power lines are a disaster, and the roads are difficult to drive for Europeans (partly due to the condition of the roads and partly due to the driving behavior of Brazilians). The caipirinhas are incredible, but the beer is so-so. Brazilians love to eat, especially with friends and family in a big group. There is always enough food for everyone, and everything is shared (even in restaurants). We had a wonderful time here with super friendly people who took care of us and made us feel at home on the other side of the world.