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Trip to Iguazu

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  • user warning: Table './frost@002ddr@002dwww@002dfrostmartinhazel@002dorg/cache_filter' is marked as crashed and should be repaired query: UPDATE cache_filter SET data = '<div class=\"fpics\">\n<div class=\"fpics_left\"<img src=\"/misc_files/pictures/blog/fallswithrainbow.jpg\" alt=\"Falls with Rainbow\">We made the most of our friend Paul\'s visit by escaping for a couple days to visit the Iguazu falls, on the borders of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Iguazu is a national park, and the location of a range of huge waterfalls. In fact, in some measurements they are actually bigger than Niagra, but of course they aren\'t as well known because they are in South rather than North America.<br clear=all /><br />\n<img src=\"/misc_files/pictures/blog/usatiguazu.jpg\" alt=\"Us at Iguazu\" />Experiencing the sheer power of the water was absolutely amazing, partly because they have had a very rainy summer in the north-east corner, province of Misiones, and there was about four times the seasonal average volume of water coming over the falls, making it all jolly spectacular. It also meant that a lot of the walkways were rather wet, we got soaked several times which is all part of the experience really.<br clear=all /><br />\n<img src=\"/misc_files/pictures/blog/SanMartinfall.jpg\" alt=\"San Martín fall\" />This shot is of San Martin fall, taken from the Argentinian side. This is where the guide took us having told us \"now we are going to see some of the lesser falls\". We saw both the Argentinian side and Brazilian, and were also briefly in Paraguay, although the city on the Paraguayan side is rather a dive, and only really exists because of the contraband, which moves openly across the border in astonishing quantities.<br clear=all /><br />\n<img src=\"/misc_files/pictures/blog/footpathsign.jpg\" alt=\"Footpath sign\" />This footpath sign was one of our favourite \"English\" translations. It meant to say \"Don\'t cross the barriers\", but we think it\'s probably better as it is. Another good one was a sign inside the little tourist train which read \"When the train is in motion, please do not stick your extremities out of the yellow lines\".<br clear=all /><br />\n<img src=\"/misc_files/pictures/blog/uswithpaul.jpg\" alt=\"Us with Paul\" />The wildlife in the national park could be out of a childrens\' picture book. Some of the colours were even brighter than our friend Paul\'s yellow raincoat, especially the butterflies, and the toucans. We also saw wild guinea pigs, coatis, and a whole cloud of black vultures. There are also six kinds of wild cats, including jaguars and pumas, but they\'re night hunters and I imagine they keep themselves scarce when the place is full of visitors in the daytime. The park closes in the evenings to preserve the habitat for the wildlife.<br clear=all /></div>\n</div>\n', created = 1328661806, expire = 1328748206, headers = '', serialized = 0 WHERE cid = '2:fbf5a55f600ce054b05d817fc691ead6' in /home/frostmar/web/drupal/sites/www.frostmartinhazel.org/includes/cache.inc on line 108.
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  • user warning: Table './frost@002ddr@002dwww@002dfrostmartinhazel@002dorg/cache_filter' is marked as crashed and should be repaired query: UPDATE cache_filter SET data = '<p>I have a confession to make. I am owning up to being the friend in the photo in the subtle yellow mac! </p>\n<p>I\'m really grateful to Hazel and Martin for giving me the opportunity to experience the real Argentina rather than merely do a tango around the touristy bits. I thank them for their hospitality and for providing me with memories I will never forget such as visiting an Argentinian prison and children\'s home as well as getting drenched in a boat travelling near to the base of one of the lesser waterfalls at Iguassu (the more minor falls are just as wet as the larger ones!) </p>\n<p>It was my first visit to South America and I can vouch for the friendliness of the Argentinian people and the real difference to people\'s lives that Hazel and Martin\'s work is making. As for the yellow mac, I now know its limitations in case I ever go to Niagra! </p>\n<p>So to Hazel and Martin best wishes and keep up your good work. </p>\n<p>Su amigo<br />\nPaul</p>\n', created = 1328661806, expire = 1328748206, headers = '', serialized = 0 WHERE cid = '2:a060d710f61e7b720eebfaed11da29cc' in /home/frostmar/web/drupal/sites/www.frostmartinhazel.org/includes/cache.inc on line 108.
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  • user warning: Table './frost@002ddr@002dwww@002dfrostmartinhazel@002dorg/cache_filter' is marked as crashed and should be repaired query: UPDATE cache_filter SET data = '<p>I love that extremities sign. If I ever get to Argentina (sorting out red tape re studies at present) I shall certainly be careful where I stick my extremities.</p>\n<p>How are things on the bean front?</p>\n<p>Check out this moving little lyric from Split Enz (as in I Got You etc) written by Neil Finn (pre-Crowded House) when his first child was due.</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.frenz.com/discography/songs.php?song_ID=od\" title=\"http://www.frenz.com/discography/songs.php?song_ID=od\">http://www.frenz.com/discography/songs.php?song_ID=od</a></p>\n<p>Hope the link works.</p>\n<p>C</p>\n', created = 1328661806, expire = 1328748206, headers = '', serialized = 0 WHERE cid = '2:b47f8a1eb3b705ea012b124e4c8fbd3a' in /home/frostmar/web/drupal/sites/www.frostmartinhazel.org/includes/cache.inc on line 108.
Mon, 05/21/2007 - 21:37 — Hazel Frost
We made the most of our friend Paul's visit by escaping for a couple days to visit the Iguazu falls, on the borders of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Iguazu is a national park, and the location of a range of huge waterfalls. In fact, in some measurements they are actually bigger than Niagra, but of course they aren't as well known because they are in South rather than North America.

Us at IguazuExperiencing the sheer power of the water was absolutely amazing, partly because they have had a very rainy summer in the north-east corner, province of Misiones, and there was about four times the seasonal average volume of water coming over the falls, making it all jolly spectacular. It also meant that a lot of the walkways were rather wet, we got soaked several times which is all part of the experience really.

San Martín fallThis shot is of San Martin fall, taken from the Argentinian side. This is where the guide took us having told us "now we are going to see some of the lesser falls". We saw both the Argentinian side and Brazilian, and were also briefly in Paraguay, although the city on the Paraguayan side is rather a dive, and only really exists because of the contraband, which moves openly across the border in astonishing quantities.

Footpath signThis footpath sign was one of our favourite "English" translations. It meant to say "Don't cross the barriers", but we think it's probably better as it is. Another good one was a sign inside the little tourist train which read "When the train is in motion, please do not stick your extremities out of the yellow lines".

Us with PaulThe wildlife in the national park could be out of a childrens' picture book. Some of the colours were even brighter than our friend Paul's yellow raincoat, especially the butterflies, and the toucans. We also saw wild guinea pigs, coatis, and a whole cloud of black vultures. There are also six kinds of wild cats, including jaguars and pumas, but they're night hunters and I imagine they keep themselves scarce when the place is full of visitors in the daytime. The park closes in the evenings to preserve the habitat for the wildlife.

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Sun, 06/24/2007 - 05:37 — Paul Naish (not verified)

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I have a confession to make. I am owning up to being the friend in the photo in the subtle yellow mac!

I'm really grateful to Hazel and Martin for giving me the opportunity to experience the real Argentina rather than merely do a tango around the touristy bits. I thank them for their hospitality and for providing me with memories I will never forget such as visiting an Argentinian prison and children's home as well as getting drenched in a boat travelling near to the base of one of the lesser waterfalls at Iguassu (the more minor falls are just as wet as the larger ones!)

It was my first visit to South America and I can vouch for the friendliness of the Argentinian people and the real difference to people's lives that Hazel and Martin's work is making. As for the yellow mac, I now know its limitations in case I ever go to Niagra!

So to Hazel and Martin best wishes and keep up your good work.

Su amigo
Paul

Fri, 05/25/2007 - 21:00 — Chris Stobart (not verified)

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I love that extremities sign. If I ever get to Argentina (sorting out red tape re studies at present) I shall certainly be careful where I stick my extremities.

How are things on the bean front?

Check out this moving little lyric from Split Enz (as in I Got You etc) written by Neil Finn (pre-Crowded House) when his first child was due.

http://www.frenz.com/discography/songs.php?song_ID=od

Hope the link works.

C

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