After four flights spanning more than 24 hours, Nicolai and I finally arrived at Iguazu Falls by early afternoon.  I wasted no time before launching my drone for a view that best captures the magnificence of these falls, possibly the most impressive I have ever seen.   Later we hiked what is known as the lower circuit trail which let us get up close and personal with both the falls and local wildlife.

After our hike, Nico relaxed in the infinity pool which offers a nice view of the falls while I did a little more photography.  We are staying at the Gran Meliã Iguazú (pictured on the far right below) within the Parque Nacional Iguazú. Across the river in Brazil, there is a lovely empty room in the Belmond Hotel das Cataratas (pictured on the left) that we are also paying for, a consequence of the Brazil visa fiasco from yesterday. I have cautioned Nicolai not to grow too accustomed to fine hotels.  The remainder of our trip will become increasingly more down-to-earth (as in sleeping down on the earth).