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Experiencing Iguazu Falls from Brazil and Argentina

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Warning - This is going to be a long one..  Leaving the chilly winds of Patagonia behind we headed north to humidity of Iguazu Falls, Argentina. and just like that we went from rugged mountains to a lush tropical rainforest. We checked into our hotel and after a quick refresh headed out for our New Years Eve dinner.  The next morning after a hotel buffet breakfast we headed to Brazil. The hotel arranged for us a wonderful driver who helped us cross the border. We had applied and gotten our evisas before coming.  Yes, US citizens need a visa to enter Brazil.   We didn't know it then but this driver was going to become a lifesaver. Our first hiccup was at the border. At one of the border patrol stations in Patagonia our passports had not been stamped.Thankfully the woman was understanding and said that that station has received complaints in the past and let us through.  We bought tickets at the park and boarded a shuttle that dropped us off at the starting point....
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Friday Photography

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                              I took this one back in 2011 when we visited Ottawa with a very little D. The photograph is of the large hanging lights dotting the exterior of the Ottawa Parliament building. The building is an example of  gothic revival architecture.  Jigsaw Puzzle Paper Napkin Spiral Notebook Tapestry Wall Art                                    Etsy             Instagram             Twitter             Redbubble             Zazzle  
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Hiking in El Chalten

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The next morning we left El Calafate and made the two and a half hour drive to El Chalten. Here we were going to be spending the next two days and go on four hikes. We had booked ourselves a nice little house. With a growing family sometimes a small hotel room just doesn't cut it and if in the same price range we can get a little extra room to spread out I am all for it. We were there and ready to start hiking by noon. We picked up some wraps to take with us. The first hike started from right behind our hotel so that was perfect. HIKE ONE - Mirador del Torre - it is described as a relatively easy 4 mile hike. At the end you get to see panoramic views of Cerro Torre, the Adela range, and the Fitzroy River canyon.  The town behind us.  We spotted a Rufous-collared sparrow, known locally as chingolo. and a Chilean flicker, a type of woodpecker.. and that is all. When we got to the viewpoint there was no view. The clouds and mist had rolled in.. it even rained for a bit and...
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