Majestic view from the Brazilian side with the classic rainbow.
The power of Iguaçu.
When you are this near to the Devil's throat, you get soaking wet but also very exciting emotion!
Esteban and I were amazed by the beauty of the falls.
The colorful houses in La Boca, Buenos Aires.
The three iconic Argentine figures showcased in La Boca.
The serenity of Tigre.
Happy Christmas 2011!
If I had to choose the most amazing place that I have ever visited, the Iguazú Falls between Argentina and Brazil was definitely one of them. Before visiting there, I was already very excited because I know already that it is a marvelous place, but being up close and personal to this gigantic and powerful fall is definitely an one of a kind experience in a lifetime! When I walked closer and closer to the falls, my heart was pounding and overwhelmed by the power and beauty of nature. A gal next to me proclaimed, "Es como una mentira!" (It's like a lie). You got all soaked and wet, but also a piece of indescribable joy in your heart.
After visiting the grandeur waterfalls, I went back to one of my favorite cities in the world, Buenos Aires. This time I got to do a bit of touring around the city that I didn't do the last time. La Boca was one of the highlights, and it was a very interesting neighborhood with colorful houses and touristy facilities lined around it. It took forever to get there, but it was well worth the trip as it has a very unique latin ambiance. I also took a half day trip to Tigre, an outskirt town near Buenos Aires with beautiful river views. It is actually another touristy spot, but it has a very sweet tone to this town. But the day was suddenly so cold (Esteban said that because the wind direction moved from north to south, which came from Patagonia), and I was dressed like any summer day! So I rushed back to Buenos Aires after seeing the charming town briefly.
Another highlight of this trip is definitely gastronomy! As Esteban said, you can eat well in Argentina. And I did! Steaks, alfajores, pizzas, ice-cream, wines, all were absolutely sublime. On 21st December, we celebrated Esteban's birthday, and I made a cheesecake for him. And as for Christmas celebration, I made a six-course Asian meal. I really do love cooking, and it made me very happy that he did enjoy the food very much. Afterwards, we went out for a strode in the city, and he took me to corners of the neighborhood that I hadn't been to. It had Christmas trees, lights, and it was a bit chilled still. It really felt like Christmas.
Good times passed so quickly, and I had had most fun that I haven't had for a long time. But I am also very excited because the next stop would be Perú where I would see my children!
