Since being in Argentina I had heard so many times how I must go and see Iguaçu Falls in the north east of the country. I had seen pictures and postcards of the falls but nothing would prepare me for what I was about to experience.
My eyes had not seen before Iguaçu.
Iguaçu or Cataratas as the natives call it is a 275 range of waterfalls and is the largest range in the world.
Walking through the national park was heavenly. Tropical green plants and trees with pretty colourful birds like Toucans and bright iridescent pink butterflies, can there be anything more amazing than this?
This Eden like walk led us to the Gargantua Del Diablo, translated as The Devils Throat. This waterfall is a huge white fiercely raging beast thundering down into a peaceful clear blue inviting river.
Surrounded by a clear blue sky and perfect white fluffy clouds I am in the presence of something only God could have created, a perfect miracle. My words cannot describe its sheer power and fierce beauty.
I was at the time left gasping in amazement, speechless in awe of this spectacular vision. One cannot speak in the face of such magnificence. My eyes had been blind until then. The only sound heard was of the thundering waters plunging below.
I was so insignificant, so small, so powerless, and so submissive in the face of the Gargantua Del Diablo. This is the reason why I chose to travel.
It is a part of my history now but something I will never forget. A piece of time so memorable it will always remain with me. The heavens above opened up and shone a light down to me and awakened my soul.
Iguaçu a natural wonder of the world, I feel blessed.
