We finally made it! Iguazu Falls, deep in the jungle of Northern Argentina, was the most contentious part of our trip to South America. It even caused a year delay to this adventure!

Why? Mosquitos…scary, biting little bullies! Zika monsters!!  Plus other devils: Chickengunya carriers, dengue fever mosquitos and yellow fever mosquitoes.

One year later, the bugs were still there but, this time, we were ready for them! We had lots of immunizations. We brought deet and wore permethrin -infused clothes. We were covered from head to toe despite the melting 95 degree heat and 100% humidity.

We flew from Buenos Aires to Iquazu National Falls Park and were ready for anything.

And, ohhhh we fell in love with the falls. Our fears melted away as we were bathed in wild mists and sprays. We saw rainbows and tapirs and took the adrenaline-pumping 15 minute boat ride under the falls. We were screaming with joy as the falls pelted us in every direction. We left drenched and cooled from the tropical heat as we walked sopping to our hotel. I struck a yoga pose facing into the cooling cascade of spray. That night we slept at the Sheraton Hotel in the Park, the only accommodation and enjoyed the thrill of having the park all to ourselves.

The next morning we explored the falls from above, crossing the river by traversing one mile of metal bridge walk ways.

For just over 24 hours, we had one of the most amazing travel experiences yet.  And we didn’t get a single bug  bite!