The Road to Rio Day #11 “And the Rains Came”

by reissmd, posted in Uncategorized

First of all let thank all the people who take the time to comment on my posts.  It is nice to know people are really reading this stuff and I am not just talking to myself (which I have been known to do on numerous occasions).

Today was our day to explore the Igauzu Falls from the Brazilian side. First we went on a lovely walk with our tour guide, Virginia, and got some wonderful close up views of birds, bugs and of course the Iguazu Falls.  After that we were driven to a local boat dock where we got a cruise that took us up to the falls and actually in the downfall of what is known as “The Three Musketeers”.  We have had a ton of fun on this trip but I think this might have been my high point thus far.

Back at the hotel Patrice and I decided to relax and get a massage.  The hotel offers a “couples massage” where you can be in the same room while you are getting your treatments.  The Spa is lovely and after changing into robes we waited on cots for our masseurs to arrive. Patrice was greeted by Genevieve who we found out previously worked as a fashion model in Paris.  Moments later I was welcomed by Hilda who is a descendant of German Nazi War Criminals.  Patrice enjoyed her massage very much, I was introduced to body positions I did not know previously existed.

At night we had a wonderful Brazilian dinner and show at a restaurant outside the park.  It was a variety show and I didn’t understand much of what was being said (except the few things spoken in English) but the variety acts were for the most part quite enjoyable.  A bit loud, but enjoyable.

Tomorrow we leave for Rio.

Ciao, Ciao,

Roberto

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16 thoughts on “The Road to Rio Day #11 “And the Rains Came””

  1. No matter the side you are on, the falls are beautiful!!! Sounds like the massage was really nice! Continue to enjoy and thank you for posting !!

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  2. I will be leaving for buenos aires late december and booked iguazo falls for new years Need to compare notes when you return
    Continue to have fun

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    1. Happy to share my thoughts. One recommendation. Don’t pack anything that you would be very upset to lose. My bag was left in Buenos Aires overnight. When it got to Iguazú it was missing a pair of pants and a jacket. Possibly I forgot to pack them but I doubt that. I always carry on my valuables but on a trip like this I can’t carry on everything. In airports on this trip and in Europe I’ve seen passengers pay to have their bags enveloped in cellophane. Now I know why.

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  4. Very good.   Great pictures.   Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Robert Reiss Travel Blog and Other RamblingsSent: Friday, October 2, 2015 8:07 PMTo: fantman@kleenkraftservices.comReply To: Robert Reiss Travel Blog and Other RamblingsSubject: [New post] The Road to Rio Day #11 “And the Rains Came”

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    reissmd posted: “First of all let thank all the people who take the time to comment on my posts.  It is nice to know people are really reading this stuff and I am not just talking to myself (which I have been known to do on numerous occasions).

    Today was our day to exp”

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      1. There are a lot of flies on the walls here. Plus ants crawling on the dining tables. Also some bugs the likes of which I’ve never seen before.

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  5. Read this blog to Stephen and had him in tears laughing about Hilda. He will make certain that when we go to Iguazu Falls, he will ask for the former Paris model.

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  6. It took a lot for your Men’s book group to switch the two masseuses. Thankfully they got it correct. You are having such a great trip, we wanted you to have something to kvetch about! Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you! Mike

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